The blooming of a titan arum, or corpse plant, is a spectacle like none other in the plant world. With its putrid stench, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. All 42 known species of the parasitic plant genus Rafflesia, ...

The stench of decay announces death—but Rafflesia plants turn it on like a neon sign. Forty-two parasitic species exude the smell of rot to lure insects, thriving under the guise of death. From a ...

Rafflesia is one of the most bizarre and fascinating plants in the world, known for its massive size and putrid stench. Often called the "corpse flower," it emits a strong odor of rotting flesh to ...

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Visitors will have a chance Wednesday to experience the pungent smell of the corpse flower that is blooming at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The flower, affectionately named "Frederick," ...

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. In fact, ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — The stinky superstar named Wally is blooming and you only have a limited time to catch a whiff death. Indiana University is inviting you to check out Wally the corpse flower ...

Usually, people try to avoid anything considered "rotting." But a rare corpse flower is expected to bloom in the Bronx just in time for Halloween. The infamous flower known for its rotting, putrid ...