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 11, 2013
The corpse flower is 60" tall, up 7 inches from yesterday.
Muttart Conservatory2013PutrellaGiant Corpse Flower Titum ArumPewtrellaAmorphophallus Titanum