The emergence of the corpse flower, or Amorphophallus gigas, at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has stirred intrigue and excitement among New Yorkers. This unusual bloom, which emits a strong scent likened to rotting flesh, aims to attract its natural pollinators. On the day of its blooming, the garden announced the event on social media, prompting many to abandon their plans and rush to witness this rare spectacle. Named Smelliot, this nearly six-foot-tall plant has drawn crowds keen to experience both the scent and the plant's heat, transforming a typical winter day into a remarkable occasion.
The corpse flower, known as Amorphophallus gigas, emits a potent smell of rotting flesh to attract pollinators, a rare and fascinating event drawing New Yorkers to witness its bloom.
When the garden announced the bloom on social media, New Yorkers flocked to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, rushing to witness the rare sight and experience the flower's unique odor.
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