Guys! There is a corpse flower blooming at the Denver Botanic Gardens. These giant plants, called Amorphophallus titanum, take eight to 20 years to initially bloom, and they may not bloom again for another seven to 10 years. Given the amount of time between blooms, this really is some spectacle.
It’s exciting for another reason, too. When they bloom, these plants smell like ROTTING FLESH (hence the name “corpse flower.”) The reason? Their main pollinators are carrion beetles, which usually feed on things like dead animals and are attracted to the stench.
The photos I’ve posted here were taken yesterday. But for an up-to-date look at this strangely beautiful plant, make sure to check out the “StinkyCam” live feed.
Finally, here’s some info if you’re in the area and would like to visit the plant in person: http://www.botanicgardens.org/our-gardens/whats-blooming/corpse-flower
Image Credit: Scott Dressel-Martin