Researchers have revealed the genetic and chemical reasons behind the titan arum’s unique warming mechanism and putrid scent.

The stench of a rare corpse flower make us retch. But you’re not the target – the plant wants to lure carrion beetles and ...

Schaller and collaborators then identified what kicks off the corpse flower’s thermogenesis, as well as the specific chemical ...

Dartmouth scientists sniff out the genes — and identify a new chemical compound — that drive titus arum's pungent odor. The ...

To see the corpse flower is to witness to the powerful majesty – and daft absurdity – of nature. It’s about to happen in ...

When it blooms, this stinky flower releases chemicals that smell like rotting flesh to attact pollinators, such as carrion ...

After much anticipation Geelong’s corpse plant, which only flowers once every seven to ten years, is finally starting to open – but you only have 48 hours to see it.

BOB, an abnormally small corpse flower, is the second to bloom in Minnesota – the first being “Perry,” which had a corm of 90 lbs., at Gustavus Adolphus last year. Yeakel-Twum said it’s infrequent for ...

Secret behind the corpse flower's famous stench Scientists sniff out the genes -- and identify a new chemical compound -- that drive titus arum's pungent odor Date: November 11, 2024 Source ...

The corpse flower at the Geelong Botanic Gardens is in bloom for the first time ever in the city, with visitors set to soak ...

The corpse flower is infamous for its rare blooms and its signature odor, which mimics the stench of rotting flesh.

The corpse flower's reddish-purple structure and stench ... Mature specimens have a corm, a swollen stem base a bit like a bulb which can weigh over 100 kilograms. This is where the plant stores ...