Rare 'Corpse Flower' Blooms in Sydney, Attracting Thousands Despite Its Stench

The Titan Arum, known as 'Putricia,' has opened its massive, foul-smelling bloom for the first time in years, drawing over 20,000 visitors to the Royal Botanic Garden.

The Titan Arum, or 'Putricia,' produces the largest flower in the plant kingdom, standing over three meters tall and weighing over 100 kilograms.
Native to Sumatra, Indonesia, the plant emits a strong odor resembling rotting flesh, designed to attract pollinating insects like flies and beetles.
The bloom lasts approximately 24 hours, prompting the Sydney Botanic Garden to extend its hours to accommodate the massive influx of visitors.
Over 20,000 people have visited the garden since the flower's bloom began, with some waiting over 90 minutes for a chance to see and smell it.
The Titan Arum is critically endangered, with fewer than 1,000 plants worldwide, making each bloom a rare and celebrated event.

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