Wee Reekie - Amorphophallus konjac
Dangerous curves - Amorphophallus konjac at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The edge of the leaf (spathe) at the base of the spadix of the flower is beautifully curved as well as beautifully coloured. Amorphophallus konjac attracts flies and beetles that collect pollen and carry to other A. konjac plants. This is a form of parasitism by the plant because the insects are tricked into thinking they will find rotting meat (by the smell and look of the flower) when they leave empty-handed.
Location: RBGE, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Photographer: Jason Gilchrist
