Amorphophallus titanum ( Corpse Flower ) at BBG

The Amorphophallus titanum ( Corpse Flower ) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn NYC New York

History and Botany of the Titan Arum
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* Scientific name: Amorphophallus titanum
* Botanical family: Araceae
* Distribution: Western Sumatra
* Hardiness: Frost-tender
* Preferred conditions: Tropical rainforest; shady sites in rich, moist soil; high humidity and warmth
* Conservation status (IUCN Red List): Vulnerable

Famed for its huge, triffidlike flower head and equally impressive foul smell, the titan arum is one of the world's most remarkable plants. The flowering process unwinds over the course of several weeks.

After the flower spike fades, a single huge, umbrella-like leaf emerges from the giant tuber, which can weigh nearly 200 lbs. In the wild, this leaf can grow 20 feet tall, with a 15-foot spread of its compound blade; in cultivation, a more modest 12-foot growth is common.

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Ingrid! says:

Looking good! This poor guy must be exhausted from answering the same questions over and over.
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Paul-M says:

Very nice composition and execution.
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MacRonin47 says:

Thanks ... This one was from my morning run thru. Surprisingly this was the busy part of the day.
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Hi, I'm an admin for a group called MAGICAL FLOWERS, PLANTS & TREES, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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