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Pair of Corpse Flowers Poised to Bloom at The Huntington
Two rare Titan Arums, known as corpse flowers, at The Huntington are nearing bloom, potentially marking the institution’s second simultaneous flowering event. Native to western Sumatra, Indonesia, these plants emit a strong odor resembling rotten eggs, gym socks, and decaying flesh to attract pollinators.
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