Why does the corpse lily mimic the scent of rotting meat?
In short: This video explores the Rafflesia, a plant with a blood-red, warty surface that smells like decay. Discover why this unusual organism uses such a pungent scent to survive in the natural world.
The Rafflesia, often called the stinking corpse lily, possesses a tough, blood-red surface that can resemble an animal with fur, whiskers, and teeth. This series, hosted by Sir David Attenborough, uses specialist cameras to reveal the ingenious ways plants survive and the complex battles they face within tropical jungles and other diverse environments.
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