Most people associate flowers with fragrances and beauty. However, there are some flower types that have adopted different strategies.

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Although the scent of damp, dense, greenery is overwhelming, it is the rotten fish smell that overpowers your nostrils. As you step closer, the monstrous spadix and purple flower come into view ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Delphine Farmer, Colorado State University; Mj Riches, Colorado State University, and ...