stapelia hirsuta

Stapelia hirsuta, native to South Africa, thrives on rocky limestone slopes. This polycarpic succulent features quadrangular stems covered with short stiff hairs, a distinctive trait within the Stapelia genus. Quadrangular stems 15-30 cm long, surface pubescent with stiff hairs 1-2 mm. Green-gray coloration with purple hues under full sun. Star-shaped flowers 8-12 cm, hairy and spotted surface.