Corpse Flower for Kids | Learn all about one of the world's largest and smelliest plants

Corpse Flower for Kids | Learn all about one of the world's largest and smelliest plants with tags corpse flower for kids, corpse flowers, what is a corpse flower, how big are corpse flowers, reading comprehension practice, high interest reading, learn bright, biology, biology for kids, plants, where do corpse flowers grow

Have you ever heard of the corpse flower? In Corpse Flower for Kids, you'll learn some smelly facts about the stinky plant. The corpse flower is a giant plant native to rainforests of Indonesia. It got this name because it releases a strong smell similar to rotting meat when it blooms!

Despite its stinky odor, many people come to see it because it's one of the largest flowers in the world, growing up to 10 feet tall. The corpse flower has a large, purple-colored spadix (a spike-like structure) surrounded by a deep red or maroon-colored spathe (a petal-like structure). The unusual flower attracts insects like beetles and flies that help pollinate it.

Beyond its notorious smell, the corpse flower has another intriguing characteristic—its infrequent blooming schedule. It can take up to 7 to 10 years or more for a corpse flower to bloom again after its first bloom. The long dormancy, followed by a rare and brief blooming event, makes seeing a corpse flower in full bloom a memorable experience for botanists and plant enthusiasts.

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