Why Rafflesia Flower Smells Of Rotting Meat

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Why Rafflesia Flower Smells Of Rotting Meat. Like the Rafflesia the Titan emits the smell of rotting flesh to attract pollinators. The flower belongs to the genus of flowering parasitic plants that includes about 28 varieties and is known for its large size.

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Rafflesia tuan-mudae can reach 100 centimeters 3 feet in diameter. However the smell is awful because it smells similar to a piece of beef that has been lying out in the sun. The smell is said to be stronger during the early morning hours.

Technically the Titan arum is not a single flower.

The smell is said to be stronger during the early morning hours. 11022019 That is because these flowers smell like rotten meat. Another enormous flower found in Indonesia is the Amorphophallus titanum or Titan arum. When in bloom the Rafflesia emits a repulsive odor similar to that of rotting meat.