Deep within the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, a curious plant blooms, promising a fragrant feast for insects and a spectacle for onlookers. This is the Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, known by many names: the elephant foot yam, the corpse flower, and in Indonesia, the pongapong flower. But beyond its unusual nicknames, the pongapong flower hides a fascinating … [Read more...] about The Amorphophallus paeoniifolius: A One-Night Hotel for Insects with a Pungent Aroma