The unique Amorphophallus prainii aka the Voodoo Lily, or locally as the 'lekir' tree, was a draw again as it proclaims its presence to all in the bukit.
It is a tuberous herbaceous plant of the Arum family and is known as the tree with the largest unbranched inflorescence.
Standing at about almost two feet high it's hard to miss this one, and being by the roadside.
It has a short life cycle, briefly emitting a rotting flesh stench as it opens up and withers, attracting insects like carrion flies and beetles to help in its pollination.
Wrapped in its umbrella-like leaf.
About a week later.
And I believe we can look forward to another feast for the eye.
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