CLEAN : Rare corpse flower blooms again in New York after 80 years

CLEAN : Rare corpse flower blooms again in New York after 80 years

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The video discusses the Amorphophallus Titanium, also known as the corpse flower, which is blooming at the New York Botanical Garden for the first time since 1939. Known for its strong, unpleasant odor resembling rotting meat and fish, the flower attracts many visitors eager to experience its rare bloom. The plant blooms infrequently, making it a once-in-a-lifetime event for many. The New York Botanical Garden was the first in the Western Hemisphere to bloom this species in 1937, and it became the floral emblem of the Bronx in 1939.

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What is the scientific name of the flower that is blooming at the New York Botanical Garden?

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Why is the corpse flower called so?

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What type of fragrance does the corpse flower emit when it blooms?

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How often does the corpse flower bloom once it is mature?

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What was significant about the New York Botanical Garden in relation to the corpse flower in 1937?

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