1. Amorphophallus titanium plant
Not only is it one of the largest flowers in the world, it is also known as the "corpse flower" because of its very distinctive scent - the smell of decay. Originating from the tropical forests of Central Sumatra (Western Indonesia), this flower has the scientific name Amorphophallus titanium, it is preserved and preserved at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England.
Amorphophallus titanium is actually not a single flower but has thousands of tiny flowers below the calyx, which botanists call an inflorescence. It is considered the largest inflorescence in the world, with a height of 3 m. Although these flowers are very rare, they have a very special smell. When you smell or inhale its "fragrance", you will surely find it hard to forget. However, this scent also has the effect of attracting pollinating insects such as carrion beetles and flesh flies.
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