Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Twins Gelila and Sophia stare at the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which was in bloom at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Dr. Ari Novi, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden, captures a thermal image of titan arum while standing on a ladder. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Mara Menahan, official botanical illustrator, draws titan arum in flower. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Mara Menahan, official botanical illustrator, draws titan arum in flower. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden, receives a package contain pollen which he will shortly apply to artificially pollinate the flower during a short window of opportunity. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden, receives a package contain pollen which he will shortly apply to artificially pollinate the flower during a short window of opportunity. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden, receives a package contain pollen which he will shortly apply to artificially pollinate the flower during a short window of opportunity. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Mara Menahan, official botanical illustrator, draws titan arum in flower. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Crowds gather around the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Crowds gather around the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Crowds gather around the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Crowds gather around the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Volunteer Sarah Merck shows visitors a photo from inside a titan arum. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Mara Menahan, official botanical illustrator, draws titan arum in flower. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Mara Menahan, official botanical illustrator, draws titan arum in flower. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Visitor Douglas Errett of Reston Va. snaps a photo of the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Mara Menahan, official botanical illustrator, draws titan arum in flower. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Dr. Ari Novy (left), Executive Director; and Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden prepare to pollinate the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Dr. Ari Novy (left), Executive Director; and Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden prepare to pollinate the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden, blows through a tube to pollinate the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Dr. Ari Novy (left), Executive Director; and Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden prepare to pollinate the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Bill McLaughlin, plant curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden, blows through a tube to pollinate the corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Devin Dotson, Public Affairs and Exhibits Specialist, U.S. Botanic Garden, photographs the inside of titan arum through a hole cut on its side for purposes of pollination. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Devin Dotson, Public Affairs and Exhibits Specialist, U.S. Botanic Garden, photographs the inside of titan arum through a hole cut on its side for purposes of pollination. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Dr. Ari Novy, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden, repairs an earlier incision cut in titan arum for purposes of pollination. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Dr. Ari Novy, Executive Director, U.S. Botanic Garden, repairs an earlier incision cut in titan arum for purposes of pollination. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its coomon name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Titan Arum

Devin Dotson, Public Affairs and Exhibits Specialist, U.S. Botanic Garden, shows his photograph just taken of the inside of titan arum. The corpse flower, titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) began blooming at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. It is the first bloom of this particular plant, which is six years old. This 88 inch tall plant, which is one of 11 in the collection, went on view to the public on Friday, July 22. The titan arum, which can grow up to 12 feet tall, is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and is native to the tropical rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. Pollinators are attracted to its odor which is often compared to the stench of rotting flesh, leading to its common name 'corpse flower'. (Photo by Jeff Malet)