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In this episode, we’re diving into the strange and fascinating world of the corpse flower - the tallest flower in the world. Known for its massive size and famously foul odor, this rare plant has ...
The corpse flower is endangered for a multitude of reasons, including climate change, habitat destruction, and invasive ...
Corpse flower numbers are decreasing worldwide. Discover why conservation efforts struggle to maintain a healthy population.
Skunk cabbage is the first native wildflower to emerge in Chicago’s woodlands in spring. Other ephemerals will follow, ...
Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as the “corpse ...
You don't often find crowds of people flocking together to take in the pungent scent of rotting flesh, but that's exactly what happens every time a corpse flower blooms at a public garden.
Titan arum, known as the corpse flower, in bloom at San Jose State University on July 27, 2022. Photo by Julia Brown. I could smell it before I saw it. After being led up a secured elevator and ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...
Standing at up to 20 feet tall and stretching 16 feet across, the Sumatran corpse flower is easy for most pollinators to spot, but the plant's scent is what draws these organisms in. The corpse ...
The Titan Arum is a large, beautiful, and rare flower. It blooms only once every 10 years and is only in bloom for two to ...
The corpse flower usually blooms once every four years in Indonesia, but this time it is unusual because it only bloomed last year.