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Gloom seems to be based on a {{wp|mandrake}}, plants from the ''{{wp|Mandragora}}'' genus whose roots sometimes resemble human figures, and the {{wp|Bud|budding}} stage of ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}'', a genus of parasitic plants known for their large, foul smelling flowers. Its brown leaves may also allude to its parasitic origins, as if the flower is drawing nutrients away from Oddish's formerly green leaves and causing them to wilt. Female Gloom resemble ''{{wp|Rafflesia hasseltii}}'' due to the larger spots on their petals. | Gloom seems to be based on a {{wp|mandrake}}, plants from the ''{{wp|Mandragora}}'' genus whose roots sometimes resemble human figures, and the {{wp|Bud|budding}} stage of ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}'', a genus of parasitic plants known for their large, foul smelling flowers. Its brown leaves may also allude to its parasitic origins, as if the flower is drawing nutrients away from Oddish's formerly green leaves and causing them to wilt. Female Gloom resemble ''{{wp|Rafflesia hasseltii}}'' due to the larger spots on their petals. | ||
Its tendency to emit a foul odor when it feels threatened is similar to a {{wp|skunk}}. The fact that its pungent pollen can be made into a fragrant {{wp|perfume}} may be a reference to {{wp|musk}}, an aromatic substance secreted from the glands of various animals that is a common perfume ingredient but smells unpleasant in high concentrations. | Its tendency to emit a foul odor when it feels threatened is similar to a {{wp|skunk}} and comes from Rafflesia's rotting flesh smell. The fact that its pungent pollen can be made into a fragrant {{wp|perfume}} may be a reference to {{wp|musk}}, an aromatic substance secreted from the glands of various animals that is a common perfume ingredient but smells unpleasant in high concentrations. | ||
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