Dutchman’s Pipe
I have always looked forward to when these beautiful flowers bloom. They only last for a few days. This year I decided to do a little research about these flowers and was quite surprised with what I found!
This flower has a special pollination system that uses strong odor to attract a fly down it’s narrow tube. Once inside, long hairs that line the tube prevent the fly from escaping . Unlike insectivorous flowers, it only traps the flies long enough to ensure that the fly is covered in pollen. After some time, the hairs inside will wither, and the fly is released.
The flowers are enormous, spanning the size of your hand. The petals are velvety and soft. I love their heart shaped leaves too.
Hope you enjoy these images of the Dutchman’s Pipe flower!
