The plant known as corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanium) blooms rarely, but when it does, it’s a spectacle: The flower can be taller than a grown man, is supported by underground parts that can...
The plant known as corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanium) blooms rarely, but when it does, it’s a spectacle: The flower can be taller than a grown man, is supported by underground parts that can weigh more than 100 pounds, and emits a formidable, putrid stench. Sadly, fewer than 1,000 of the fascinating plants remain in the wild.
I was fortunate enough to see one bloom when I was in college as it had its greenhouses open to the public. It truly is a stinky flower. Very glad I was around when it finally bloomed.
I was fortunate enough to see one bloom when I was in college as it had its greenhouses open to the public. It truly is a stinky flower. Very glad I was around when it finally bloomed.
I've often wondered about endangered plants which have recalcitrant seeds. I had no idea that pollen could be saved and used to bring genetic diversity to plants that are spread out across the...
I've often wondered about endangered plants which have recalcitrant seeds. I had no idea that pollen could be saved and used to bring genetic diversity to plants that are spread out across the globe. That was a great little tidbit in the article!
The plant known as corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanium) blooms rarely, but when it does, it’s a spectacle: The flower can be taller than a grown man, is supported by underground parts that can weigh more than 100 pounds, and emits a formidable, putrid stench. Sadly, fewer than 1,000 of the fascinating plants remain in the wild.
I was fortunate enough to see one bloom when I was in college as it had its greenhouses open to the public. It truly is a stinky flower. Very glad I was around when it finally bloomed.
I saw one in person too. It looks like the model for Day of the Triffids.
I've often wondered about endangered plants which have recalcitrant seeds. I had no idea that pollen could be saved and used to bring genetic diversity to plants that are spread out across the globe. That was a great little tidbit in the article!