carrion flower
The term "carrion flower" refers to various plants known for their foul odor, which mimics rotting flesh to attract pollinators.
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Definition
B2Botany
(general)A plant that emits a strong odor similar to decaying flesh to attract pollinators like flies and beetles.
Example
- The carrion flower's stench attracts insects that are essential for its pollination.
- Visitors were both fascinated and repelled by the smell of the carrion flower in full bloom.
C1Botany
(technical)Any plant, particularly from genera such as Amorphophallus, Rafflesia, and Stapelia, that produces a foul odor to lure specific pollinators.
Example
- The Rafflesia arnoldii, a type of carrion flower, is known for having one of the largest blooms in the world.
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