Researchers have revealed the genetic and chemical reasons behind the titan arum’s unique warming mechanism and putrid scent.

Sublimed sulfur, also known as flowers of sulfur, is widely used as a fungicide, pesticide, and soil amendment in agriculture. It plays a crucial role in controlling fungal diseases, pests, and soil ...

The bloom releases a pungent, rotting smell composed of sulfur-based compounds, hence its "corpse flower" nickname, which attracts carrion beetles and flies that help with pollination.