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The largest Amorphophallus titanum is currently open at the Botanical Garden in Meise, Belgium (mander.xyz)
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[–] happybadger@hexbear.net 9 points 1 month ago

It's probably my favourite species name. Giant wonky penis.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Bet that bad boy reeks.

[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I was about to ask, is this the stinky one?

[–] kunegis@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Surprisingly, I didn't smell anything, even though it is supposed to smell.

[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Well it's very pretty either way

[–] kunegis@mander.xyz 5 points 1 month ago

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphophallus_titanum
https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2024/08/13/de-grootste-ooit-deurwaarder-meet-penisplant-van-plantentuin/