Cairns, Australia. 28 January 2018. The titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) known as “Spud” flowers in the conservatory of the Flecker Botanic Gardens. It is the largest inflorescence in the world and is also known as “corpse flower” for its carrion-like aroma which attracts pollinating flies. Credit: Suzanne Long/Alamy Live News

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Location: Flecker Botanic Gardens, Edge Hill, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Suzanne Long / Alamy / Afripics
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