# Time lapse video of Lois the Corpse Flower blooming

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**Created:** [July 25, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-lapse-video-of-lois-the-corpse-flower-blooming/547942 "2010-07-25T14:00:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 29, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-lapse-video-of-lois-the-corpse-flower-blooming/547942/21 "2010-07-29T15:34:59Z")

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> [@matt\_mcl](#):
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> Here’s the Wikipedia article on this species: [Titan arum - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_Arum)
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> Fun fact: the genus name means “misshapen penis.”

Add the species name and you get giant misshapen penis.

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**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2010, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-lapse-video-of-lois-the-corpse-flower-blooming/547942/22 "2010-07-29T15:44:59Z")

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> [@supergoose](#):
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> Well, I suppose 6 ft is pretty respectable. That Rafflesia arnoldii is definitely on the list, though. Assuming one is reasonably accessible.

Save up for a trip to Indonesia. [Here’s an Indonesian botanical garden that has both.](http://indonesiatraveller.com/botanical-garden)

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