Rare corpse flower 'Cosmo' at Colorado State University expected to bloom over Memorial Day weekend, emitting its signature odor.
A rare corpse flower at Colorado State University is expected to bloom for the first time around Memorial Day weekend, attracting visitors with its distinctive odor. The plant, named Cosmo, has been growing for seven years and will emit a putrid smell resembling decaying flesh when it blooms. The corpse flower is native to Indonesia and is one of fewer than 1,000 remaining in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
May 21, 2024
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