The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its 'corpse flower'

A rare amorphophallus titanum, also known as the “corpse flower,” named “Putricia” is on public display at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in Australia. Visitors are eagerly waiting for the foul-smelling flower to bloom, which is expected to last only about 24 hours. The plant, native to Sumatra, Indonesia, can grow up to 9 feet tall and blooms every two to five years. Despite its distinctive odor resembling rotting flesh, the flower has garnered significant attention, with thousands of people watching a livestream of “Putricia” online.

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