The corpse flower, known scientifically as Amorphophallus titanum, bloomed at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers, attracting visitors eager to see and smell the infamous flower. This bloom, named 'Chanel', follows previous notable blooms and is significant to conservation efforts for this species. The flower's spadix emits heat and a strong odor, resembling rotting flesh, to attract pollinators. Blooming occurs once every three to five years, resulting in a unique opportunity for attendees to experience the flower's brief blooming period and its characteristic stench.
The corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, is renowned for its size and pungent odor, blooming only once every three to five years to attract pollinators.
The bloom, named 'Chanel', drew crowds eager to witness and smell its notorious stench, akin to wet socks and dead animals, making it a unique attraction.
The spadix heats up to disperse its odor, while the spathe's coloration mimics rotting flesh to lure in pollinators through a deceptive strategy.
Chanel's blooming continues a conservational effort at botanical gardens to preserve corpse flowers, a notable part of their flora, attracting public interest.
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