Corpse Flower Blooms in Washington, DC

Corpse Flower Blooms in Washington, DC

Gardeners say the flower will remain open for 24 – 48 hours

Rare Corpse Flower Readies to Bloom in Washington, DC

Rare Corpse Flower Readies to Bloom in Washington, DC

Staff at the US Botanic Garden says the bloom will only last for one or two days

Corpse Flower: World's Largest and Smelliest Flower Blooms

Corpse Flower: World's Largest and Smelliest Flower Blooms

This Titan Arum specimen is housed at a botanical garden in Melbourne