Photo: Giant Stink Flower

[Paul n Shelley]

Gotta love the literal translation of this species:

Giant shapeless penis

;^)




Akiva Werbalowsky wrote:

> When you care to send the very best, call 800-GIANT STINK FLOWER,
> Akiva
>
> Photo at this website:
> http://dailynews.yahoo.com/headlines/p/ap/19990730/us/stinking_flower_edw.html
>
> The Wood family of Pasadena Calif., contemplate a gigantic "Amorphophallus
> titanum," or Titan Arum on display Friday,
> July 30, 1999 at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, Calif. The
> blossom, currently nearly 6 feet tall, is expected to
> come into full bloom in the next few days,opening its maroon, petal-like
> folds to a diameter of approximately 3-4 feet, releasing
> its exceptionally foul odor. The sight of one of these flowers inbloom is
> extremely rare. Only ten blossoms have been recorded in the
> United States during this century. Native to Sumatra, it is said to be the
> largest flower in the world. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
>
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