Re: Worst Flower

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From: FragileWarrior
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:52

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javawizard <javawizard@aol.com> wrote in news:1185643918.467076.146130
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> The world's largest flower is also one of the worst smelling flowers.
> Rafflesia Arnoldii is often over 3 feet wide and its petals are almost
> an inch thick. You wouldn't want it in your garden, however, because
> it smells like a rotting animal. The flower is attempting to attract
> flies for pollination. - from www.odd-info.com
> 
> 

And if you'd like to see a similar plant with a garbage-like odor, take a 
look at:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2980579860065994325GDUtRa?
vhost=home-and-garden

It's a Voodoo Lily.  It grows here in central Indiana (Zone 5b) and it 
*reeks* when in bloom.  Cool flower, though.

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From: FragileWarrior <FragileWarrior@f'loonsmustdie.com>
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