12 Worst Smelling Flowers In The World

Is it true that all flowers have a pleasant scent? There’s no way. Some flowers may appear to be lovely, but as you go closer to them, you will undoubtedly hold your breath. Because certain flowers have a strong odor that attracts pollinating insects such as carrion flies. This is done to attract pollinating insects that lay their eggs in decaying debris.

Helicodiceros muscivorus, dead horse arum: The flies buzzing around this depiction of the Helicodiceros muscivorus flower are no joke — they are part of any encounter. Its name is also apt, as the stench smells like rotting dead horse. Of course, the smell attracts flies, which in turn act as pollinators. You wouldn't want to find yourself lost in a field of these flowers on a beautiful day. Interestingly, the spathe won't unroll if the day is cloudy. It waits for a clear, sunny day to spread its scent.