Watch Video of World's Smelliest Flower Titan Arum Blooming at the Royal Botanic Garden in London
In a rare and captivating event, the world’s smelliest plant, the Titan arum, has begun flowering at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. This remarkable botanical occurrence, known for its foul odor reminiscent of rotting flesh, has drawn attention from visitors and enthusiasts alike since it began blooming on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The Titan arum, scientifically named *Amorphophallus titanum*, is renowned for its towering height of up to 3 meters (nearly 10 feet) and its fleeting bloom period of less than 48 hours. Nicknamed the "corpse flower," it releases a pungent scent to attract pollinators, primarily beetles and flies, that are typically drawn to the aroma of decomposing organic matter. Rare giant 'corpse flower' blooms in London — The titan arum, one of the world's smelliest plants, has bloomed at London’s Kew Gardens. The plant can take up to 12 years to bloom, and its smell, often likened to rotting flesh, helps to lure pollinators pic.twitter....
