Stapelia gigantean
This flower comes in different names such as the starfish flower, toad
flower, carrion flower and also a Sulu giant. Whatever its name, one thing is
certain; this flower has a rotten like scent.
Rafflesia Arnoldii
Aside from being one of the largest individual flowers, this is also one
of the stinkiest because of its corpse like scent. The rotten like scent is
being produced to lure flies.
Dracunculus Vulgaris
This flower has a lot of names such as the Voodoo Lily, Snake Lily,
Black Lily, Black Arum and a lot more. Despite its unusual beauty, this flower
comes with an unpleasant scent too that is also closely similar to a rotting
meat in order to attract flies for pollination purposes.
Amorphophalus Titanium
Also known as a corpse flower, this flower is also considered one of the
worst smelling similar to a dead or rotten corpse. Fortunately, this flower
only bloom for 24 to 48 hours long then will bloom again after 7 to 10 years.
Western Skunk Cabbage
If there’s an Eastern Skunk Cabbage, there’s also a Western version. Its
look is not awful looking however its smell is simply the opposite producing a
skunk like smell to attract flies. This is usually found in swampy areas in the
Pacific Northwest.
Carob Tree Flowers
The flowers of the Carob tree are definitely one of the most uninviting
flowers on Earth. It is said that its male flowers are so stinky that is
comparable to that of a male semen odour.
Helicodiceros Muscivorus
Known as Dead Horse Arum Lily, this flower is one of those with foul
smelling because it produces a smell similar to a dead horse which is the
plants way of inviting flies. This flower traps flies and release it after
coating the flies with pollen in order to cross pollinate.
Bulbophyllum Phalaenopsis
This orchid is not the typical pleasant smelling orchids you’ll find.
This one also smells like garbage and a rotten meat. Definitely one of those
stinkiest in the world.
Eastern Skunk Cabbage
This plant comes with a skunk like smell that usually grows in swampy
wetlands. This flower is considered to be endangered and once you crush its
leaves, it will release an odour you wouldn’t dream of smelling, a skunk odour!
Stinking Root Parasite
This is an underground plant that is said to grow in the land of Africa.
This is a parasitic plant with its flowers in a flesh color and comes with a
dung scent to attract beetles.