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Virginia Tech "Corpse Plant" To Bloom On August 4th

Posted by timothy on from the naughty-bits-are-in-latin-so-it's-ok dept.

Radical Rad writes "Virginia Tech has a second Amorphophallus titanum, or 'corpse plant,' ready to bloom and emit its intensely powerful stench. The plant only blooms once every 4 to 20 years and lasts only 2-3 days. Its stench attracts carrion beetles and flesh flies to pollinate it. See this link for photos of the bloom." Instant road-trip excuse.

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  1. its also blooming here by 8up · · Score: 4, Informative

    the flower in question is also in bloom at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens - http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/events_and_e xhibits/events/stinkyflower.htm

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  2. Corpse plant? by jfisherwa · · Score: 4, Funny

    Upon reading that title I immediately visualized a large ribbon-cutting celebration for the unveiling of a new cadaver factory, with an assembly line capable of pumping out an endless stream of high-tech corpses for all to enjoy.