The World's Largest And Smelliest Flowers

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox

Published January 15, 2013

Updated February 27, 2024

The Stinkhorn

This foul specimen of flower can be found in none other than the Australian Outback, where it uses its strawberry-colored, anemone-shaped appearance and floral funk to entice blowflies over for a pollinating visit.

The World's Largest And Smelliest Flowers Stinkhorn Flower

Source: Native Plant Photography

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.

The World’s Largest And Smelliest Flowers

The Stinkhorn