Researcher uncovers just how much Sydney's corpse flower Putricia smells like human remains
A researcher who studies human decomposition has analysed samples of Putricia the corpse flower during its bloom in January ...
Corpse flower's rare bloom aids forensic chemistry research
A corpse flower, aptly named Putricia, recently bloomed at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney for the first time in 15 years.
Researcher uncovers just how much Sydney's corpse flower Putricia smelt like human remains
A researcher who studies human decomposition has analysed samples of Putricia the corpse flower during its bloom in January ...
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A putrid-smelling flower that has become an online sensation drew a crowd of 27,000 people wanting to a whiff of the odour.