The Corpse Flower, scientifically known as Amorphophallus titanum, is a large flowering plant native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is famous for its enormous size and its foul odor, which resembles that of rotting flesh. This smell attracts pollinators like carrion beetles and flies, which are drawn to decaying organic matter.
The Corpse Flower can grow up to 10 feet tall and has a unique structure called a spadix, surrounded by a petal-like sheath called a spathe. It blooms infrequently, typically once every few years, making its flowering a rare and notable event in botanical gardens around the world.