Rare Titan Arum, or corpse flower, named Dame Judi Stench, blooms at Boston's Arnold Arboretum, attracting insects and viewable via YouTube.
The rare Titan Arum, or corpse flower, is blooming at Boston's Arnold Arboretum, a Harvard institution. The plant, which smells like rotting meat, blooms once every 7-12 years and only lasts a few days. Named Dame Judi Stench, the corpse flower attracts insects that feed on decaying meat, helping with pollination. The bloom is viewable to the public through a live stream on YouTube.
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