Corpse flower starting to bloom at D.C. Smith Greenhouse

The corpse flower, which is famous for the repulsive odor it emits when at its maturity,  is currently blooming on campus at the D.C. Smith Greenhouse.  This is the first time that the 9-year-old plant has bloomed.  The bloom will only last about a day so, if you're interested, try to make it to the greenhouse tomorrow to see and smell this flower in action!


By Johanna Oosterwyk
From CALS News

9/21/2010, 12 p.m.:
The flower's spathe is starting to open, revealing the dark purple on the surface of the plant's big "petal." It doesn't stink much yet, but the scent will grow stronger over the next 3-4 hours as the bloom matures.

9/21/2010, 9 a.m.:
It looks like the Titan Arum may bloom later today. There's already a faint aroma around the spathe. If it does, the D.C. Smith Greenhouse will stay open until 10 p.m. for viewing.

9/17/2010:
The flower, now 46 inches tall, shed its final sheath. All signs point to the flower blooming early next week, probably on Tuesday.

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