An incredibly large flower which attracts insects in droves, especially small flies inhabit the flower for the duration of its flowering period. I saw most of them had a ring of flies sitting inside. It is a great combination of safety, food and insulation against the elements.
Although this is a wild and native plant in the Andes, humans find it so decorative that they plant it in gardens and parks. If only humans could use wild plants in their gardens more often, diversity would be less under threat as well as fewer introduced species.
Altitude 3083 metres.
It is found in western South America to northern Chile.
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Last updated on 22 March 2023
