This massive, alien-looking plant is a Corpse Flower (also known as Titan Arum).
It’s one of the largest and rarest flowering plants in the world. When it blooms, it produces a very strong, unpleasant smell like rotting flesh to attract pollinators like carrion beetles and flies.
The huge dark purple structure is called the spathe, and inside is a tall spadix that can generate heat. The plant can take many years to bloom, making this a very rare and exciting sight for the owner.
Even though it smells terrible for a few days, it’s a fascinating plant that draws huge crowds when it flowers in botanical gardens.
