Rare Corpse Flower Blooms at Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum

A rare corpse flower is blooming at Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum in Boston, emitting a powerful stench similar to rotting meat. The plant, native to Sumatra, Indonesia, blooms for just two to three days once every year or two. Corpse flowers are endangered with fewer than 1,000 remaining in the wild.

Climate Change and Unusual Events

This week, climate change brought extreme heat and unusual events like the corpse flower and salmonella cucumbers. Take the news quiz to test your knowledge.

Rare Botanical Event: Corpse Flower 'Horace' Blooms at Como Park Conservatory

An infrequent botanical event is about to take place at Como Park Conservatory in Minnesota as the corpse flower nicknamed 'Horace' is set to bloom for the first time since 2019, emitting a foul stench similar to rotting flesh.