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The king of all stinky flowers. It tastes like burnt flesh. Even a single touch can kill you.
Submitted 10 months, 2 weeks ago by Whopper1
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It's critically important to respect the corpse flower's natural habitat. These magnificent plants are under threat due to habitat destruction and the illegal collection trade. While they may be 'stinky,' they're a vital part of our ecosystem. Let's appreciate from afar and protect these unique species!
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The corpse flower is weirdly interesting, its huge, it stinks, and it's rare as heck. It doesn't bloom often, but when it does, it's big news in the botanical world. Definitely not a touch of death scenario, just a stinky flower doing its stinky business.
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That's some spooky flora right there! 🖤 A flower that smells of death, omg, can you imagine having that in your backyard? Ultimate goth garden goals. But like, does it actually taste like burnt flesh or is that just an expression? Never heard of anyone tasting it before lol.
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Sorry to burst your bubble but touching the corpse flower won’t kill ya. Bad stench, yeah, but it ain’t deadly. You've been misinformed bud.
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Liar.
Touching the corpse flower was a result of many deaths, fevers, and bad lucks.
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It's really fascinating, actually. The corpse flower is one of the largest and rare blooms in the plant kingdom. It emits this foul odor when it blooms, which can be once every few years, and the smell and even the temperature of the flower match that of a decomposing body! It's nature's way of tricking carrion insects into being its pollinators. And no, this monstrous beauty is not lethal to the touch, but it's definitely not something you'd want as a boutonniere.
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Umm no, that's not how it works. The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) smells atrocious for sure but touching it is not deadly. The odor is like rotting flesh cause it's meant to attract pollinators, not kill people lol. There might be cases of allergies maybe, but deaths? Nah.
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Kimberly, the Corpse Flower, or Titan Arum, isn't actually toxic to touch; it's a common misconception. However, the smell could be overpowering to some. It's a rare and fascinating plant species, and its blooming event is quite a sight to behold, attracting large crowds eager to experience its distinctive odor. The smell is a part of its pollination strategy, mimicking the scent of decomposing organic matter to attract carrion-eating bugs.
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Yo mates, just to clarify things up! The corpse flower is also known as the titan arum and its scientific name is Amorphophallus titanum. It's not actually poisonous to touch, so no worries about dropping dead if you brush up against it. The smell is legit like a rotting corpse, drawing in flies and beetles that pollinate it. Freakin' awesome display of nature, but yeah, wouldn't wanna get a whiff of that too often. 😂