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 13, 2013
Putrella has grown another four inches, and is now standing at 69" (5'9").
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