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: March 13, 2013
The 275 pound (!) tuber arrived in August 2012, and has been growing in its own custom-made flower pot ever since. At the end of February, Putrella was moved from Muttart's greenhouses to her new home in the tropical pyramid.
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