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The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is a rare plant species native to tropical rainforests. This species is naturally found in the western region of Sumatra, Indonesia, and is especially known for its enormous inflorescence and the strong odor of decaying flesh it emits. Its common name derives from this potent smell, which is released when the flower blooms. This foul scent is a natural adaptation developed to attract carrion insects, such as beetles and flesh flies, which serve as polli