Jan 24, 2025 · Found only in the rainforests of western Sumatra, the rare and endangered Corpse Flower plant is renowned for the smell of putrid, rotting flesh that surround the flowers when it blooms. People have described the smell as like wet socks, hot cat food, or rotting possum flesh. But wouldn’t you like to find out for yourself? What’s happening?

Jan 24, 2025 · Almost 20,000 disgusted fans have lined up to catch a putrid whiff of Putricia, the rare stinky corpse flower which unfurled in the Sydney Botanic Garden this week and bloomed in the hearts of thousands of people online.

Jan 23, 2025 · A corpse flower dubbed Putricia has finally bloomed at Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney. The plant, also known as Amorphophallus titanum, has the biggest, smelliest flower spike in the world. What's ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Putricia is one of several titan arums in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens, which last saw one bloom 15 years ago. But there have been other corpse flower blooms across Australia in recent years ...

Jan 23, 2025 · To the scientific community, Putricia is known as amorphophallus titanum—derived from the Ancient Greek for “giant misshapen penis.”Part of an endangered species of plant, she’s one of ...

Jan 23, 2025 · In essence, Putricia’s bloom is the result of two deaths and two rebirths. At the Royal Botanic Gardens, multiple buds await their fate. Most will grow into leaves, but a lucky few might become ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Sydney's corpse flower Putricia is on display at the Royal Botanic Garden. It will only bloom for about 24 hours before dying. Thousands of people are watching Putricia's live stream on YouTube.

Jan 23, 2025 · After seven years at the garden, Putricia’s flower was spotted in December when she was just 25 centimeters (10 inches) high. By Thursday, she was 1.6 meters (5 feet 3 inches) tall. During the day, her flower spike slowly opened like a pleated skirt around a majestic central tuber, the yellow-green outer curling to reveal a burgundy center.

Jan 22, 2025 · A corpse flower, affectionately named "Putricia," goes on public display as it prepares to flower at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney on Jan. 18 in Sydney. An amorphophallus titanum flower is renowned...

Jan 23, 2025 · The rare bloom of a corpse flower at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden drew hundreds of visitors. The plant, named Putricia, attracted fans with its unique scent. The flower blooms every 7-10 years and reached 1.6 meters tall. Visitors experienced her pungent smell and global online interest surged.