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- How a corpse plant makes its terrible smell − it has a . . . - SFGATE
Plant biologists have studied corpse flowers for years, but as atmospheric chemists we were curious about something specific: the mixes of chemicals that create that smell and how they change
- Corpse Flower: Facts About the Smelly Plant - Live Science
There is a good reason for the plant's strong odor "It all comes down to science," said Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden "The smell, color and even
- Scientists crack the mystery of why the corpse flower smells like death
Native to Sumatran rainforests of Indonesia, the giant tropical plant can live for decades and grow over 12 feet tall, but its most famous for the deathlike scent it emits while blooming
- It smells like a food bin thats overflowing: The weird biology of . . .
It takes a decade to flower, smells like death and draws huge crowds when it blooms But scientists are still unravelling the baffling lifecycle of the titan arum
- Why Does the Corpse Flower Smell Like Rotting Flesh? Dartmouth . . .
The unusual odor of the titan arum, commonly called the corpse flower because its scent is reminiscent of rotting flesh, draws crowds of curious visitors to greenhouses around the world during its rare blooms
- The Corpse Flower: Why Does It Smell So Bad? | Blumebia
But why does the Corpse Flower smell so bad? The answer lies in the plant’s unique method of attracting pollinators In this article, we’ll explore the biology of the Corpse Flower, its lifecycle, and the evolutionary advantages behind its foul odor
- Titan arum - Amorphophallus titanum | Plants | Kew
Titan arum is one of the smelliest plants on Earth Nicknamed the corpse flower, it has an incredibly foul smell of rotten flesh when in bloom This nauseating odour is produced to attract pollinators that love to feed and breed on flesh
- Corpse flower: Scientists reveal the secrets of the worlds smelliest plant
The bloom releases a pungent, rotting smell composed of sulfur-based compounds, hence its "corpse flower" nickname, which attracts carrion beetles and flies that help with pollination
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