Across the globe in Australia, a Amorphophallus titanum corpse flower nicknamed Putricia has been blooming for the past week ...
Its species name, Amorphophallus titanum, meanwhile, means "titanic misshaped penis" in Ancient Greek. These names are ...
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney is experiencing a rush like never before. After all, it’s the first time in 15 years that ...
Visitors crowded the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Friday, January 24, to catch a glimpse of the blooming Amorphophallus gigas, also known as a “corpse flower,” due to its unique stench.
The smaller cousin of the infamous "Wally" corpse flower, the devil's tongue also emits a rotten odor. But unlike Wally, this ...
It produces an almost identical odor to that of the Amorphophallus titanum when in bloom. It has no visible stem, roots or leaves. This member of the orchid family is shaped like a lady’s ...
Amorphophallus konjac ... Like Wally, the devil’s tongue sprouts from a corm, an underground, tuber-like stem. When in bloom, the plant’s spadix (the purple spire in the center) heats up ...