titan arum: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Amorphophallus titanum • corpse flower

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A blooming corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) with a tall yellow spadix and large maroon and green petal stands among tropical plants at the United States Botanic Garden.

Close-up of the Amorphophallus titanum seed stalk covered in clusters of bright red fruits, each with a small dark spot at the tip.

Superlative flowering structure

Large red Rafflesia flower with spotted petals is shown close up, with lines representing foul odor emanating from the flower. Bold text reads the phrase: Smells like death.

The fascinating life cycle of the titan arum plant

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