The corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, is currently blooming at the US Botanic Garden, drawing thousands of visitors despite its unpleasant odor resembling rotting flesh. This species blooms for only two to three days every two to three years. Although the foul smell peaked shortly after opening, it subsided by the following morning. At 88 inches tall, the flower is an impressive sight, and while this bloom is special, the garden houses about 35 other corpse flowers that may bloom again later in the summer.
The corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, blooms for only two to three days every two to three years, with the smell hitting its peak shortly after the plant opens.
At 88 inches tall and 48 inches across, the corpse flower is a sight to behold. Several visitors speak in hushed, awed voices about what a "once in a lifetime" experience it is to see the plant.
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