The Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, is known for its notorious smell - but did you know these plants have a fascinating life up to 10 years prior to the stinky inflorescent bloom. Titan Arum is a rare and endangered plant native to the rainforests of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. While many have seen, and smelled, the eye-catching inflorescent others are often unaware of the plant's alternate phase - the leaf cycle. ( https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au) #rareplantspecies #plantsmakepeoplehap

The Botanic Gardens in Sydney hosted the rare and infamous "corpse flower," officially known as Giant Amorphophallus Titanum. Blooming for just 24 hours, it drew massive crowds eager to witness—and smell—the flower's unique stench. | Inside Edition

The Corpse Plant is now in bloom, tonight July 2nd! Come see and smell this unique plant in person, as we will be extending our hours tonight and tomorrow for visitors to experience this extraordinary bloom in action! Characterized by a scent Morticia Addams might use as an intoxicating perfume, the deathly-smelling Amorphophallus titanum, best known by its common name as the corpse flower. Click to reserve your entry. | San Diego Botanic Garden