FIELD 01The corpse flower does not only smell like decay. It warms the performance.
FIELD 02During bloom, the spadix can heat up near body temperature while the inflorescence releases carrion-like odors.
FIELD 03That warmth helps move scent through the air and turns a short flowering window into a stronger signal.
FIELD 04The plant is using heat, chemistry, and timing to talk to carrion insects.
FIELD 05It is less a flower than a temporary biological broadcast tower.
The corpse flower broadcasts with heat, smell, and a deadline.