A flower blooms in Brooklyn, and it reeks of rotting flesh
The corpse flower, which is native to Indonesia and known scientifically as Amorphophallus gigas, grabs headlines at gardens across the world whenever it blooms. As it readies to unfurl its petals, the flower releases a natural odor meant to attract scavenging beetles that eat dead animals.
Plant enthusiasts across the country have gathered to watch the exciting event which is the opening of Putricia, Sydney’s corpse flower. Although I am obsessed with the phenomenon that is the ...
“The vibrant collection of camellias at Planting Fields is a needed break from the cold, bleak winter,” said Kayla Cheshire, ...
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Discover The 'Soul Of Brooklyn' At A Vibrant New York Neighborhood Brimming With Caribbean CultureFor a taste of vibrant Caribbean culture, head to this New York neighborhood with plenty of cuisine, local traditions, and ...
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Thousands queue to see rare plant which emits stink of death when it bloomsThe rare unfurling of an endangered plant that emits the smell of decaying flesh has drawn hundreds of devoted fans to a greenhouse in Sydney where they lined up to experience a momentous bloom – and ...
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