The article recounts the experience of visitors at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden who came to witness the rare Amorphophallus gigas, also known as the corpse flower. Famous for its potent smell resembling decaying flesh, this flower draws in various insects for pollination. Originally from Sumatra, this particular specimen, which arrived in 2018, had never bloomed before. The unique flowering event captivated numerous enthusiasts, many of whom were reminded of strong memories associated with certain smells, reflecting the powerful connection between scent and memory.
The Amorphophallus gigas, known as the 'corpse flower,' draws curious visitors to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with its infamous, pungent aroma reminiscent of decay.
Rare in cultivation, this specific corpse flower, which has never bloomed in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden before, attracts those with an enthusiasm for botany as well as foul odors.
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