No, it’s not a plant from the movie Avatar, it’s for real. Amorphophallus titanum, a native of Sumatra, is a fascinating plant that can grow up to nine feet tall. Luckily, it only blooms sporadically, as it emits a putrid scent—aptly, named the ‘corpse flower.’ Take a look at the video at www.ubcbotanicalgarden. org/potd/2009/01/amorphophallus_titanum_1.php.
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