The titan arum plant, sometimes referred to as the corpse flower, is in bloom. The plant has evolved to attract pollinators that enjoy feeding on and reproducing on flesh. Plus, the plant is ...
The so-called "corpse flower", known more formally as the titan arum or Amorphophallus titanum ... carrion beetles and flies ...
Titan arum, known as the corpse flower, in bloom at San Jose State University on July 27, 2022. Photo by Julia Brown. I could smell it before I saw it. After being led up a secured elevator and ...
The corpse flower releases its scent due to the need to attract pollinators - which are generally thought to be flies and carrion beetles ...
The corpse flower, also known by its scientific name amorphophallus titanum, or titan arum, bloomed for the ... Its rancid scent attracts pollinators such as flies. There are thought to be only ...
The aptly named ‘corpse flower’ occurs naturally in Indonesia and uses its foul scent to attract carrion-feeding insects as pollinators. On average, it only blooms once every 4-5 years. You can follow ...