Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Euphorbia (syn: Dichromena colorata) From the

(syn: Dichromena colorata) From the savannah and marsh regions of coastal Virginia through Florida comes this truly bizarre member of the sedge family

carefully placed spines

The huge flowers are white with dramatic purple veins flowing from the bright yellow eye zone

it can now be seen growing in tropical climates worldwide

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Euphorbia (syn: Dichromena colorata) From the(aka: Amorphophallus asterostigmatus AGA 2004D3) It was fascinating to see this rare species in situ (a fancy botanic word meaning where it grows naturally) in the Lop Buri region of Thailand. The plants are usually wedged tightly between large boulders where drainage is good and soil is at a minimum. The offsetting rhizomes produce 18" tall, gorgeous tan pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall