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Name: Hoodia gordonii
Keywords: Hoodia gordonii, Succulent, Flower, Richtersveld, Richtersveld National Park
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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