Stankspires

Stankspires (Amorphophallus atrociturris) are a large flower found in East Asia and Siberia in a variety of ecosystems such as grasslands, forests, and mountains. They are descended from the Konjac, a close relative of the corpse flower. They are exceptionally large, growing to 17 feet tall depending on the conditions. The plant has a tuber that is about the size of a boulder.

Like other Amorphophallus species they have 2 different cycles. The first being the leaf and the second being the flower. During both stages, every part of the plant contains strychnine to keep bugs away. The leaf cycle involves a large compound leaf sprouting from the tuber. This tree-like leaf grows to about 12 feet tall. Then theres the flowering stage. The flower shoots out of the tuber and grows up to 15 feet tall. Their giant size helps the wind spread their pungent odor.

The sheer stank of the bloom is enough to induce vomiting and it reeks of putrescent wounds, rotten durian, the bathroom at Chipotle, and of course, dead bodies. Naturally, this disgusting concotion of smells draws it flies to pollinate its flowers. The small white fruits are extremely sweet and alluring so that birds will disperse the seeds. Alternatively, they reproduce asexually via their tubers.