Giant smelly flower puts on sex show in Belgium
source: http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSL718117620080807?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandCha...
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It's one of the world's largest flowers, it stinks of rotting meat or rancid cheese and looks very much like a giant penis.
The Amorphophallus Titanum -- literally "the giant strangely shaped penis" -- has been attracting big crowds at the National Botanic Garden of Belgium on the outskirts of Brussels.
The rare phallus-like flower that springs from the plant only survives about 72 hours and its timing is completely unpredictable, said Gert Ausloos, head of education at the garden.
Auloos called it "a botanical superstar". "It's there for a short time, it's glamorous, it's big, it produces something special ... it's star quality."
The Amorphophallus Titanum -- literally "the giant strangely shaped penis" -- has been attracting big crowds at the National Botanic Garden of Belgium on the outskirts of Brussels.
The rare phallus-like flower that springs from the plant only survives about 72 hours and its timing is completely unpredictable, said Gert Ausloos, head of education at the garden.
Auloos called it "a botanical superstar". "It's there for a short time, it's glamorous, it's big, it produces something special ... it's star quality."
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JanaPokana
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Wow ... could someone please explain why people would want to join a queue to see and smell this monstrosity? The picture and description are enough for me!
- 3 years ago
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JanaPokana
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Vierotchka
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They put viagra in the water... ;)
- 3 years ago
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Vierotchka
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GeoffNI
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I agree! Though the description of a flower that looks like a Giant Penis and smells of rancid cheese is soooo disgusting.
- 3 years ago
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GeoffNI
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alisachka
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lets be honest and nonsexist...it really looks more like a penis coming out of a vagina. its fabulous!
- 3 years ago
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alisachka
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