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TIL that The corpse flower, also known as Amorphophallus titanum, emits a odor similar to decomposing flesh to attract its native pollinators, carrion beetles and flesh flies when in bloom. It only blooms once every seven to ten years, and its bloom lasts only 24 to 36 hours.

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