I've 'seen' everything now - Dracunculus vulgaris
Kelly O'Neill (Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:35:03 PDT)

I think it is just the Vultures which circle my place every year at
this (bloom) time. I have not noticed any damage. My plantings
are generally small groups and mixed with shrubs and such
(which may protect from flyby attacks). The rotten meat stench
is supposed to attract flies as pollinators. I think our Hawks and
Eagles and Falcons prefer fresher smelling stuff. I should watch
closer though to be sure I'm not jumping to conclusions. KellyO

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