Scientists crack the mystery of why the corpse flower smells like death
Schaller and collaborators then identified what kicks off the corpse flower’s thermogenesis, as well as the specific chemical ...
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8-foot flower that smells like rotting meat to bloom at Arnold Arboretum
A giant flower that infamously smells like rotting flesh is getting ready ... The flower measures up to eight feet tall and generates a “volatile aroma” of rotting meat, the arboretum said.
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Why does the corpse flower smell like rotting flesh?
The corpse flower is infamous for its rare blooms and its signature odor, which mimics the stench of rotting flesh.
Corpse flowers and flesh flies: why so many plants and fungi stink like death warmed up
The stench of a rare corpse flower make us retch. But you’re not the target – the plant wants to lure carrion beetles and ...
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Your garden can be scentsational,
"When you buy aromatic plants, buy them in bloom so you know what you're getting," he suggests. "Or visit a botanical garden, a neighbor's garden or a garden center. Smell for the ones you like ...
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Stinky Feet? Here’s How to Quell the Smell.
Damp feet cause more than just bacteria buildup. Sweaty feet create an ideal environment for fungal infections, like athlete’s foot or toenail fungus. Some fungal infections cause odors ...
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Blooming Corpse Flowers' Hot Death Smell Gets A Molecular Explanation
When a corpse flower blooms, the pinky-purple spathe unfolds from an enormous yellow spadix that can grow to 3.7 meters (12 ...