Colorado State University's Rare Corpse Flower to Bloom for First Time

The eight-year-old Amorphophallus titanum, known for its pungent odor, is expected to bloom around Memorial Day weekend.

The corpse flower, named Cosmo, has been at CSU's Plant Growth Facilities Conservatory since 2016.
Cosmo's bloom will last only 2-3 days and will not reoccur for another 3-5 years.
The bloom emits a smell similar to decaying flesh, attracting carrion beetles and flies.
Public viewing will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day of the bloom.
The corpse flower is native to Sumatra, Indonesia, and is a rare botanical phenomenon.