Rare Corpse Flower Blooms in Sydney

Crowds in Sydney flock to see and smell a rare corpse flower blooming in the city's botanical garden for the first time in 15 years, attracting global attention and online fandom.

Rare Corpse Flower 'Putricia' Blooms at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

A rare corpse flower, named 'Putricia,' is set to bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, known for its foul odor resembling rotting flesh. The event is highly anticipated and can last for about 24 hours.

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.