Which giant plant, scientific name Amorphophallus titanum, is known as the 'Corpse Flower' because of its foul odor?
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Titan Arum
Native to Sumatra, this plant produces the largest unbranched inflorescence (cluster of flowers) in the world. Its rot-like scent attracts carrion beetles and flesh flies for pollination.
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