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Name: Fly on Hoodia
Keywords: Flower, Succulent, Richtersveld, Insect, Hoodia gordonii, Richtersveld
Description: The Flowers of Hoodia gordonii produce a strong rotting smell that attracts pollinators, such as flies. This plant is also of extreme importance to modern diets, as it contains a chemical compound that suppresses the appetite.

 
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