Thursday, November 20, 2014

The Bat Flower Is Blooming!

Come check out the Bat Flower or Tacca chantrieri in the Palm Dome! Known for its black color, this flower can grow up to 12 inches across and has long 'whiskers' that can go grow as long as 28 inches!

 The Bat Flower is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, and southern China.