A rare corpse flower, known for its pungent odor, has bloomed for the first time in its 15-year existence at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra. This is the third unusual flowering of the corpse flower in Australia in recent months.
A rare corpse flower , known scientifically as amorphophallus titanium , has bloomed for the first time in its 15-year existence at Canberra's Australian National Botanic Gardens. This unusual flowering, which only occurs every 7 to 10 years in the plant's natural habitat, attracted thousands of visitors eager to experience its pungent odor, likened to decaying flesh.
The bloom, which lasted for a few days, was the third such extraordinary flowering in Australia in recent months, with previous blooms occurring in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens and Geelong Botanic Gardens. The reason behind this unusual surge in blooms remains unclear. One theory suggests that many of these plants are of a similar age, having finally stored enough energy to produce a flower. However, the different climates, fertilization regimes, and management plans across these gardens make it even more peculiar that they are all flowering simultaneously. Canberra's acting nursery manager, Carol Dale, noted that the city's occasional snowfall may not be ideal for the corpse plant's growth. Despite the plant's infamous odor, attracting visitors with its potent aroma, Dale highlighted the importance of these rare blooms for scientific understanding and conservation efforts
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