Hundreds gather to smell rare ‘corpse flower’ blooming in London
Hundreds of people visited Kew Gardens in London to witness the rare bloom of the titan arum, commonly known as the 'corpse flower'. The plant, which emits a strong odor resembling rotting flesh, attracts pollinators and typically blooms for only up to 48 hours. Visitors described the smell in various ways, from unpleasant to surprisingly mild.
- ▪The titan arum, or 'corpse flower', bloomed at Kew Gardens in London, drawing large crowds.
- ▪The plant emits a foul odor similar to rotting flesh to attract pollinators.
- ▪This rare bloom is expected to last only up to 48 hours before the flower collapses.
- ▪The titan arum can take several years to bloom, making each event significant for botanists and the public alike.
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