Amorphophallus is a genus of tuberous plants in the Araceae family. They are grown by devoted collectors for the beauty of their single compound pinnate leaves, which give them a palm like look, very exotic. A few are brave enough to confess they find the bad smelling flower one of Nature's wonders.
Amorphophallus richardsii is a species native to southern Africa - this specimen was collected in Zambia. Photo by Rogan Roth
Amorphophallus rivieri var. konjac , syn. Amorphophallus konjac from Indonesia is known by common names Snake's tongue or snake palm. This variety is grown for food. Photo by Angelo Porcelli
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