10442 - Bromeliads (Garden) - 2012-09-26
(Dimension: 2030 x 1550 pixels - Counter: 12377) Neoregelia cyanea Locality: Russia - Moscow - Photographer: VItaly Alyonkin Note: The flowers have a strong unpleasant odor. (Sent: brom-l@science.uu.nl)
(Click on the picture to enlarge)
Add Note (10439): Uncle Derek (2012-09-26) - The name seems close to correct. I think the odour is caused by fermenting nectar.A combination of nectar from previous flowers and water in the cup. This is why Neoregelia are not favourite Office plantings or in the dining room for any length of time (Sent: brom-l@science.uu.nl)
Gallery Manager: Eric Gouda This FloraPix Gallery is hosted at the University Utrecht Botanical Gardens