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The Independent
09-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
Crowds flock to see rare corpse flower bloom
A rare corpse flower, also known as the titan arum, has begun blooming in California at the Gardens Golden Gate Park. When in full bloom, the endangered flower emits a pungent odour comparable to rotten flesh. This distinctive bloom only lasts for two days and occurs just once every three to five years. Native to Sumatra, Indonesia, the Titan Arum can grow up to 10ft tall. Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
Rare notoriously stinky flower begins blooming in California
A rare flower that is known for its distinctive foul smell has begun blooming in California. Footage shows the corpse flower, also known as the Titan Arum, in bloom at the Gardens Golden Gate Park on Tuesday (8 July). The flower omits the pungent odor that is comparable to rotten flesh when it is in full bloom, which only lasts for two days and only happens once every three to five years. The endangered corpse flowers are native to Sumatra, Indonesia and can grow up to 10ft tall.
Sky News
09-07-2025
- General
- Sky News
Corpse flower that smells like rotting meat begins rare bloom in San Francisco
A rare flower that famously smells like rotting meat has begun to bloom in San Francisco. People lined up at the Conservatory of Flowers botanical garden to get a glimpse (and a whiff) of the corpse flower, as it entered the first of its two-day bloom on 8 July. The flower, also known by its scientific name amorphophallus titanum or titan arum, is known for its distinctively pungent smell, which has been likened in the past to dead animals, rotten meat, eggs, sweaty socks, sewage and rubbish. Sharing the news on social media, the botanical garden, which is in the city's Golden Gate Park, encouraged people to come and see the phenomenon. It said it was extending its opening hours in the day and into the evening on 9 July for as many people as possible to see the flower, which it has named Chanel. The blooming process only lasts for a couple of days and will not occur again for another three to five years, according to the garden's website. Native to Indonesia, the corpse flower is known locally as bunga bangkai. It is endemic to the rainforests of western Sumatra. When in bloom, the green exterior of the plant opens up to reveal a bright reddish-pink interior. Its pungent smell acts to attract pollinators such as flies. After two days, the pointed structure in the middle of the plant - known as the spadix - withers and collapses, starting years of dormancy before the next blooming period. Earlier this year, crowds gathered to witness a corpse flower bloom at Canberra's Australian National Botanic Gardens in Australia. It was the first time the specific plant had bloomed in 15 years. An estimated 20,000 admirers also turned out to experience a separate rancid bloom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney in late January. 1:32 The last corpse flower to bloom in San Francisco was in February 2024 at the California Academy of Sciences (CAS), a research institution and museum. At the time, people said they had moved work meetings and taken their children out of school in order to see the flower.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- CBS News
Rare corpse flower blooms at Como Zoo's conservatory, reeks of rotting flesh
Funeral set for slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and more headlines Funeral set for slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and more headlines Funeral set for slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and more headlines Visitors will have a chance Wednesday to experience the pungent smell of the corpse flower that is blooming at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The flower, affectionately named "Frederick," stands at 81 inches tall and emits a smell that some describe as the odor of rotting flesh, the conservatory says. The scent attracts pollinators such as beetles and flies. According to the conservatory, Frederick grew from a seed at the Greater Des Moines Botanic Garden. This year is its first bloom at age 8. Corpse flowers can take seven to 10 years to bloom for the first time, and afterwards typically bloom every two to three years. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory The flower — amorphophallus titanium — can grow up to 9 feet tall and is native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It's classified as endangered due to habitat loss fueled by palm oil production. Visitors to the conservatory can see — and smell — the flower from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. On other days, hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For those who would like to experience the corpse flower from a distance, the conservatory has set up a live "Corpse Cam."
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stink Floyd blooms! Long-awaited event brings extended hours for visitors
AMES, Iowa — After days of anticipation, Reiman Gardens Stink Floyd is finally blooming! However, with only a few hours of bloom time, visitors had better get there quick! Stink Floyd is a corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, that only blooms every 7 to 10 years. The bloom will only last for 24 to 36 hours, and the notorious stench, often compared to rotting flesh, is strongest earliest on. Reiman Gardens says the bloom started around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Caitlin Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese was not 'malicious' 'The corpse plant is one of the rarest and most fascinating blooms on Earth, and we're thrilled to share this unique botanical phenomenon with the community,' said Andrew Gogerty, Manager of Marketing and Communications. Reimen Gardens is offering extended hours during the bloom, with Saturday's hours extending until 11 p.m. and Sunday opening at 7 a.m. and staying open till 11 p.m. Normal price of admission applies. General admission is $12. Youth ages 2-12 are $6. Two and under are free. Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU students with ID. You can follow Stink Floyd's progress and get real-time updates on the Reiman Gardens Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
