If you were walking through the rain forest at the perfect time, you might just be lucky enough to catch the smell of rotting meat. The Amorphophallus titanum, or corpse flower, is a rare plant that produces one of the largest blooms in the world. The long central spike can reach 20 feet in height, and the leaf-like petals can reach a width of 12 feet. The flower gives off the powerful smell of rotting meat in order to attract the flies that pollinate it. corpse flower showing its large central spike and purple leaves
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The blooms of the corpse flower can grow very large.
The central spike of the corpse flower can grow very tall.
The corpse flower gives off a smell like rotting meat.
The petals of the corpse flower have a purple color.