The corpse plant, or amorphophallus titanum, emits a foul smell akin to rotting flesh to attract pollinators, captivating thousands of visitors at Geelong's botanic gardens.
As the plant flowers only once a decade and for a mere 24-48 hours, the overwhelming scent evokes various interpretations from onlookers, ranging from rotting tuna to dirty socks.
Visitors at Geelong's botanic gardens experienced extreme reactions to the corpse plant’s smell, with some unable to resist dry-retching after enduring the overpowering odor.
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