Putricia, a corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), drew large crowds to Sydney's Botanic Gardens with its foul odor resembling rotting flesh. Nicknamed by staff to highlight its scent, Putricia has gone viral, amassing over 1.5 million livestream views. Director John Siemon noted 20,000 visitors came to witness the bloom. The flower's unique perfume intensifies during blooming, creating heat that enhances its scent to entice pollinators. This unexpected popularity showcases the plant's appeal, merging nature with modern social media engagement.
Putricia, the internet-famous corpse flower, became a sensation at Sydney's Botanic Gardens, drawing crowds eager to experience her unique and pungent aroma.
The flower, affectionately named Putricia, emits a smell likened to rotting flesh, with thousands flocking to the gardens to witness its rare bloom.
John Siemon stated that staff were 'shell shocked' by Putricia’s sudden popularity, as over 20,000 visitors came to see the flower in just a week.
Professor Brett Summerell explained that the flower generated heat during blooming, enhancing its aroma to attract various insects, crucial for its pollination.
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