Devil's Tongue Flowers

The Devil's Tongue has just come into bloom.  A relative of the Titan Aroid, it has rubbery, brown vase-like spathe and a 'tongue' that has glistening secretions that mimic putrefying flesh.  A bad smell goes along with the ruse and it attracts hundreds of flies. These fall down the vase and get dusted with pollen before they are released.  The flower lasts just three days.