Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum) – The Rare & Mysterious Bloom
Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum) – The Rare & Mysterious Bloom A Corpse Flower recently bloomed in Sydney, Australia , marking the first bloom in over a decade . Known for its gigantic structure and infamous rotting odor , this rare plant continues to captivate botanists and nature enthusiasts worldwide. About the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum) Common Name : Corpse Flower Scientific Name : Amorphophallus titanum Native Habitat : Rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia 🇮🇩 Indonesian Name : Bunga Bangkai ("Corpse Flower" due to its foul smell) Conservation Status : Endangered (IUCN Red List) Unique Features of the Corpse Flower Infamous Rotting Smell Emits a strong odor resembling decaying flesh to attract carrion beetles and flesh flies , which act as pollinators . Largest Flowering Structure in the World Produces the largest unbranched inflorescence of any plant, reaching up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height . Extremely Rare & Short Blooming Period Blooms...