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Wisconsin Corpse Plant To Bloom Again

Posted by Zonk on from the wisconsin-has-the-best-stuff dept.

V_IL_Len writes "The University of Wisconsin's original Amorphophallus titanum, or 'corpse plant' known as Big Bucky is ready to bloom and emit its intensely malodorous stench. The plant only blooms a few times in its 40 year life span and each bloom lasts only 2-3 days. Its stench attracts carrion beetles and flesh flies to pollinate it. See this link for photos and live stream of the bloom."

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  1. And this is special because... by madHomer · · Score: 0, Redundant

    So what! We had one in SF a few weeks back (technically on loan from Davis):
    http://www.livescience.com/othernews/corpse_flower _050530.html

    But then again, I guess this is a big deal in cow country....