Brooklyn locals are excited as the corpse flower, Amorphophallus gigas, is set to bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden this week. Known for its repugnant smell reminiscent of rotting flesh, this rare flower blooms every 2 to 10 years and draws scavenging beetles for pollination. Its bloom, which lasts just a few days, has piqued public interest, with many planning visits to witness the event. Specialists affirm the olfactory experience is captivating yet repugnant, especially for children who are intrigued yet repelled by the odor.
The corpse flower, which is native to Indonesia and known scientifically as Amorphophallus gigas, grabs headlines at gardens across the world whenever it blooms.
They smell like rotting flesh so as to attract their pollinators, illustrating the unique adaptations that plants can evolve for reproduction.
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