Hello people!

This afternoon I shall be experiencing for myself the notoriously malodourous charms of the Titan Arum, so nicknamed the "Corpse Flower" due to the distinctive stinky fragrance of the gigantic plant's big bloom.



This giant bizarre plant appeals to my inner Seymour Krelborn. I can't wait to see it!

is that a plant or is it bjork in a new outfit?

Anxiety said:

it's Bjork. must be Bjork. yup gotta be her.

Anxiety said:

Well now, I do understand the cause for your confusion, especially if Bjork also is quite pungent.

If the plant tries smashing my head to the floor when I take its photograph, then we'll have our answer.

Anxiety said:

it's both.

JasmineFire said:

you can grow your own bjork? i want to grow a field of them!

That flower is freaking awesome!

It reminds me of a huge ear of corn. Pretty cool.

Is that one of LleeLlee's stinky hats?

I've heard of this thing...it blooms very rarely...like once a year or once every few years.

Sweeny79 said:

Yes, it was an amazing sight to behold, though more than few visitors beheld it while holding their nose.

WillyWonka said:

Did it really smell that bad? I found a live cam online of the thing.. I am going to check it out tomorrow whilst people are there so I can see there reactions to the scent!

psychodelicide said:

The plant in that picture does indeed resemble an ear of corn.

Here's another photograph of a Titan Arum more in bloom:

2the9s said:

If her hats smell like this flower, I recommend that she immediately see a physician. Or a mortician.

applekisses said:

These plants can have a lifespan of 40 years and yet blossom only a few times.

Seeing one in bloom is a rare opportunity.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Yes, the smell was quite strong and nauseating though this particular plant began its two-day bloom yesterday and reached its peak by noon or so today, and so I missed it at its most intense stench. By later afternoon/early evening, the odor was lessening but still terrible, akin to dead animal and feces.

Most visitors I saw handled the odor well - even the children - though there was still gagging and amusing face-pulling.

Too bad the cam you found is not in Smell-O-Vision so you could get the full experience!
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That sounds like something I'd have fun doing.

I don't even know why since I despise nasty smells...but it's something I'd love to experience. Even though I'd probably never want to go back and see it again.

WillyWonka said:

That made me think of this....




I'm weird

^ I thought of the same thing.

I must be weird too

that's one weird flower

That is amazing, thank you for sharing this rarity.

The bloom on that plant looks huge like it could swallow someone up!

= Feed me Seymour!

WillyWonka said:

That's a really cool plant.

Nikster said:

No you're not.