Little Shop Of Odors

Described as having the odor of rotting flesh, the Amorphophallus Titanum plant has begun blooming at the Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami. Security guard Robert Jerez (in the gas mask) and Conservatory manager Craig Allen stand by.

Pack the gas mask! You can go see the Amorphophallus Titanum plant in person. To book a trip to Miami, visit the CBS.com Getaway section.

Interested in buying a more nose-friendly flower or plant? Try shopping through PC Flowers.

To read more about this plant and link through to the Fairchild Tropical Gardens website, see the story in our SciTech section.

Want to learn more about botany? You can find a book to suit you at Barnes and Noble.