Corpse Flower

Corpse Flower, whose scientific name is Amorphophallus Titanum, is said to be one of the largest flowers in the world. This flower emits a unique smell that resembles that of a rotting flesh. In recent news, thousands of people have been visiting an abandoned gas station in San Francisco to click photos of the rare corpse flower.

Q1. What is the specialty of the Corpse Flower?

The Corpse flower emits a smell that resembles rotting flesh and it is said to bloom one every 7 to 10 years. It is also said to be one of the largest flowers in the world and grow up to a height of 10 feet.

Q2. Is the Corpse flower rare?

The corpse flower is very are and also its population is dwindling, even in its native place Sumatra, Indonesia. In 2018 the Corpse Flower was put in the list of endangered plants by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Q3.  Why the Corpse Flower does emit a putrid smell?

The Scientist says that the corpse flower emits such a smell to attract insects that can help to pollinate it. Also, dimethyl trisulphide has been found in the flower is the main chemical element that emit this putrid smell.