Rare notoriously stinky flower begins blooming in California
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.
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