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281			<h1 class="entry-title"><a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/2026/09/30/meet-the-alluring-black-bells-carrion-flower/" rel="bookmark">Meet the Alluring Black Bells Carrion Flower</a></h1>
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283				<span class="posted-on">On <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/2026/09/30/meet-the-alluring-black-bells-carrion-flower/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2026-09-30T10:00:00-04:00">September 30, 2026</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-09-30T15:46:54-04:00">September 30, 2026</time></a></span><span class="byline"> By <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/author/durhammastergardeners/">durhammastergardeners</a></span></span><span class="cat-links">In <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/carrion-plant/" rel="category tag">carrion plant</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/exotic-plant/" rel="category tag">exotic plant</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/fall-blooming-plant/" rel="category tag">fall blooming plant</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/houseplant/" rel="category tag">houseplant</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/succulent/" rel="category tag">succulent</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="category tag">Uncategorized</a></span>			</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
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288<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>By Melinda Heigel, NC State Extension Master Gardener<sup>SM</sup> volunteer of Durham County</em></p>
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292<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Each week, our blog team brings you practical research-based articles about a host of topics, but sometimes we try to share the <em><strong>wacky, unusual, and unexpected</strong></em> joys in gardening. Enter the black bells carrion flower (<em>Stapelia leendertziae</em>), also commonly referred to as the carrion cactus, mooncup starfish, and starfish cactus).</p>
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306<p class="has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Left to right) Hard to believe that this humble-looking plant produces such a show-stopping bloom. This amazing flower is neither AI generated nor from the famous musical Little Shop of Horrors. Mine typically blooms late in the season (here it is in September 2025). Note its velvety inside and lush color. The flower smells faintly like rotten meat (yes, you read that right); it&#8217;s no surprise that flies provide its pollination services.</em> (Image credit: Melinda Heigel)</p>
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318<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Calling this plant a cactus is misleading; it&#8217;s technically a succulent.<sup>1</sup> Native to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini, this is a spineless, clump-forming fleshy plant. Its stems are spiky in appearance but slightly squared off and soft to the touch. This succulent isn&#8217;t hardy in our 8a USDA Hardiness Zone. If you plan to grow it outside, it&#8217;s best suited for Zones 10-11 where frost is not an issue. It&#8217;s very drought tolerant and prefers sandy soil. That&#8217;s hard to find in Central NC, so I recommend planting it in a container. It needs a growing medium made for cacti and succulents that is loose, chunky, and promotes fast drainage. You can easily find commercial mixes or <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/homemade-potting-mix/" data-type="link" data-id="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/homemade-potting-mix/">mix your own</a>.</p>
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3310%2C853&#038;ssl=1" alt="Detailed shot of succulent with light green and bronze finger-like stems in a green plastic pot with small gravel as mulch. Potted plant is sitting on a table. " class="wp-image-31289" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?resize=1280%2C1707&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_5200-rotated.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></figure>
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336<p class="has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>(Left to right) I kept my plant outside during this harsh summer of 2026, but it started to show signs of stress. When it got too much hot afternoon sun, it turned a sickly-green and bronze. When I moved it to a location with </em>s<em>ome afternoon shade, it slowly started to improve. </em>(Image credit: Melinda Heigel)</p>
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344<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the more unusual things about this flower is its scent: a faint smell of rotting meat. According to Temple University research, this fragrance is comprised of 31 scent compounds that mostly contain sulphur. Two other of the compounds are close to those of decaying rats. (Did I mention my dog loves to walk by this plant?) This scent entices flys for pollination (fly pollination is called <strong>myophily</strong>). Another similar plant you&#8217;ve likely heard of is the <a href="https://cals.ncsu.edu/corpse-flower-nc-state/">corpse flower</a> (<em>Amorphophallus titanium</em>)&#8211;a very large specimen with a legendary putrid perfume.</p>
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353<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="640" height="853" data-attachment-id="31327" data-permalink="https://durhammastergardeners.com/2026/09/30/meet-the-alluring-black-bells-carrion-flower/img_1738/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="3024,4032" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16 Pro Max&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760081538&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="IMG_1738" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?fit=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1" data-id="31327" src="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1" alt="Fleshy green succulent potted in a green container with a small deep red flower bud. Its sitting on a wet outside deck surface." class="wp-image-31327" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?resize=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?resize=1280%2C1707&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1738-rotated.jpeg?w=1920&amp;
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394<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are several other <em>Stapelia </em> species that produce chic, unique flowers, so I would encourage you to do some internet research. Below is another variety with a totally different flower I grew in 2018. May it rest in peace. So if I piqued your interest about this plant, you might be wondering where to source these. I&#8217;ve had luck at local nurseries from time to time as well as with online resources. While you won&#8217;t get blooms galore, the anticipation of these fascinating flowers is worth it.</p>
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402<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>Another carrion flower called Zulu Giant (Stapelia gigantea) is equally breathtaking. </em>(Image credit: Melinda Heigel)</p>
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411<li><a href="https://spotlight.stanford.edu/arizonagarden/feature/science-of-cacti-and-succulents" data-type="link" data-id="https://spotlight.stanford.edu/arizonagarden/feature/science-of-cacti-and-succulents">What&#8217;s the difference between a succulent and cactus</a>?</li>
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420<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://gardens.duke.edu/garden-talk/lesser-known-pollinators/" data-type="link" data-id="https://gardens.duke.edu/garden-talk/lesser-known-pollinators/">Flies and other lesser-known pollinators </a></p>
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424<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/stapelia-leendertziae/" data-type="link" data-id="https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/stapelia-leendertziae/">Black Bells Carrion Flower</a></p>
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428<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://wp.me/p2nIr1-2Jj" data-type="link" data-id="https://wp.me/p2nIr1-2Jj">Other Late-blooming Flowers to Enjoy in the Fall </a></p>
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432<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/2025/04/16/creating-and-maintaining-an-indoor-succulent-garden/" data-type="link" data-id="https://durhammastergardeners.com/2025/04/16/creating-and-maintaining-an-indoor-succulent-garden/">Creating and Maintaining an Indoor Succulent Garden </a></p>
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436<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Article Short Link:</strong> <a href="https://wp.me/p2nIr1-888">https://wp.me/p2nIr1-888</a></p>
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450				<span class="posted-on">On <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/2026/09/23/native-notes-wildlife-hero-fragrant-spicebush-lindera-benzoin/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2026-09-23T10:00:00-04:00">September 23, 2026</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-09-30T08:18:42-04:00">September 30, 2026</time></a></span><span class="byline"> By <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/author/durhammastergardeners/">durhammastergardeners</a></span></span><span class="cat-links">In <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/bird-friendly-habitat/" rel="category tag">bird friendly habitat</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/easy-to-grow-plants/deer-resistant-plants/" rel="category tag">deer-resistant plants</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/ecological-sustanability/" rel="category tag">ecological sustanability</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/fall-blooming-plants/" rel="category tag">fall blooming plants</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/insects/" rel="category tag">insects</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/pollinator-gardening/" rel="category tag">pollinator gardening</a>, <a href="https://durhammastergardeners.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="category tag">Uncategorized</a></span>			</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
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455<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>By Laurel Babcock, NC State Extension Master Gardener<sup>SM </sup>volunteer of Durham County</em></p>
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463<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>Yellow flowers of spicebush, Lindera benzoin.</em> (Image credit: Phillip Bouchard CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)</p>
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467<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>This is the next installment in our series, Native Notes, where we explore plants that strengthen local ecosystems and support biodiversity while adding beauty to our Durham County, NC landscapes.</em></p>
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475<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One shrub that I love to check on in my garden is spicebush (<em>Lindera benzoin). </em> It is a native shrub that brings beauty, fragrance, and wildlife value to my landscape with minimal maintenance.  Spicebush belongs to the laurel family (Lauraceae) &#8211; the same family as sassafras, bay laurel and avocado.  This shows in the plant&#8217;s wonderfully aromatic leaves, twigs and fruit. The Piedmont variety found in Durham County is <em>Lindera benzoin var. pubescens</em>.</p>
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483<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Spicebush is a medium-sized, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that typically reaches 6 to 15 feet tall and wide.  The simple, alternate leaves are oblong with smooth margins.&nbsp; The broken twigs, fruit, and occasionally the leaves give off a lemony-spicy fragrance when crushed or broken, which explains the origin of the name.  The Piedmont variety has slightly hairy undersides on the leaves and young twigs, sometimes visible only with a hand lens.</p>
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487<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Though the small yellow blooms are fairly insignificant, they are among the earliest flowers in the NC spring and so offer an early food source for awakening pollinators.  My spicebush starts blooming toward the end of March and lasts for about a week.&nbsp; The pale flower buds are distinctively ball-shaped and easy to spot on bare branches before the leaves emerge.</p>
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491<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Spicebush shrubs are dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants.  Male plants produce only pollen-bearing flowers.  Female plants produce flowers that, if pollinated by a nearby male, develop into bright red berries in late summer to fall.  Male flowers are typically fuller and have prominent yellow stamens, while female flowers are smaller and have a central pistil and fewer stamens.  Most nurseries do not label their plants by sex, so if the berries are important to you, it’s best to plant several and observe them over time.</p>
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499<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>Distinguishing features of male and female spicebush.</em> (Image credit: Laurel Babcock)</p>
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503<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Come fall, the foliage turns a clear, bright yellow, a lovely addition to the autumn garden.&nbsp; The high-fat red berries, which ripen in late August through September, are eaten eagerly by migratory songbirds as fuel for their fall journeys south.</p>
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519<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This species naturally occurs in the slightly acidic soils of forests, but spicebush also occurs in brown water swamps in higher elevations in North Carolina.  It has been found throughout the mountains, Piedmont, and all but a few south-central counties in the coastal plain.  It is deer-resistant and suitable for low areas, rain gardens, along wooded creeks, or swales.  It is adaptable to a wide pH range and tolerates occasional flooding as well as occasional dry periods, making it a good choice for the variable Durham County weather.  It spreads readily by root suckers but can be propagated by growing from seed by collecting ripe red berries in late summer or fall, by softwood cuttings, or by layering.</p>
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5230%2C353&#038;ssl=1" alt="Bright red spicebush berries on a stem with green and yellowing leaves in the background." class="wp-image-31104" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Red-ovoid-fruits-among-simple-leaves.-Some-leaves-yellowing.-Fruits.-Matthew-Beziat-CC-BY-NC-2.0.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Red-ovoid-fruits-among-simple-leaves.-Some-leaves-yellowing.-Fruits.-Matthew-Beziat-CC-BY-NC-2.0.jpeg?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/durhammastergardeners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Red-ovoid-fruits-among-simple-leaves.-Some-leaves-yellowing.-Fruits.-Matthew-Beziat-CC-BY-NC-2.0.jpeg?resize=768%2C423&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></a></figure>
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539<p class="has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>From left to right: &#8220;Spicebush Baby&#8221;</em> (Image credit: DrPhotoMoto CC BY-ND 2.0); <em>&#8220;Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar&#8221; </em>(Image credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service &#8211; Northwest Region, Public Domain Mark 1.0); <em>Spicebush caterpillar after ending leaf consumption</em> (Image credit: Laurel Babcock); <em>&#8220;Spicebush Swallowtail female&#8221; </em>(Image credit: Anita363 CC BY-NC 2.0).</p>
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543<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Spicebush is a true native hero in the Piedmont. It brings four-season interest, supports native butterflies and birds, and thrives in the varied conditions foun
543d across central North Carolina. Whether you’re gardening on a city lot or stewarding a woodland edge, this is a plant that will reward you and your local ecosystem for years to come.</p>
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551<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/lindera-benzoin/">Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush, Spicebush, Spice Bush) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox</a></p>
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555<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/plantguidedb/index.cfm?ViewPlantID=10657">NC Common Wetland Plants Guide: Lindera benzoin</a></p>
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559<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Penn State Extension discussion of spicebush in rain garden settings: <a href="https://extension.psu.edu/rain-garden-plants-spicebush">Rain Garden Plants: Spicebush</a></p>
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