Muttart's Giant Corpse Flower "Putrella"
Putrella (Pew-trella) is a "Giant Corpse Flower" or "Titum Arum", nature's tallest flowering plant. When in bloom, the extraordinary flower is able to reach heights of over 10 feet. It's also the world's stinkiest flower, emitting a putrid smell to attract pollinators such as Carrion beetles.
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Photo: April 20, 2013
In the last two days there has been 9cm of growth, putting Putrella at a height of 7'9" or 236cm.
Muttart Conservatory2013PutrellaGiant Corpse Flower Titum ArumPewtrellaAmorphophallus Titanum