Which two names correspond to the corpse flower mentioned in campus context?

Which two names correspond to the corpse flower mentioned in campus context?

• A. Rafflesia arnoldii
• B. Amaryllis
• C. Sunflower
• D. Titan Arum and Amorphophallus Titanum

Answer: (D)

The corpse flower being referenced is known by two names: the common name Titan Arum and its scientific name Amorphophallus titanum. These are two names for the same plant, which is famous for a huge bloom and a strong odor that smells like rotting flesh to attract pollinators. In campus discussions, this pairing—common name plus scientific name—is the typical way to refer to the plant. The other options aren’t the two names in question. Amaryllis and Sunflower are everyday garden flowers and aren’t associated with the corpse-flower phenomenon. Rafflesia arnoldii is indeed another corpse-flower species, but it’s a different plant, not the Titan Arum, so it wouldn’t be the pair used in this campus context.

The corpse flower being referenced is known by two names: the common name Titan Arum and its scientific name Amorphophallus titanum. These are two names for the same plant, which is famous for a huge bloom and a strong odor that smells like rotting flesh to attract pollinators. In campus discussions, this pairing—common name plus scientific name—is the typical way to refer to the plant.

The other options aren’t the two names in question. Amaryllis and Sunflower are everyday garden flowers and aren’t associated with the corpse-flower phenomenon. Rafflesia arnoldii is indeed another corpse-flower species, but it’s a different plant, not the Titan Arum, so it wouldn’t be the pair used in this campus context.