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Corpse Flower blooms at Missouri Botanical Garden

The bloom period last between 24 – 48 hours, so act fast if you want to experience the unique smell first hand!

“Octavia” the Titan Arum is in bloom at the Missouri Botanical Garden!

The rare plant is commonly known as a Corpse Flower because of the intense, foul odor it emits during peak bloom. The stench helps the Corpse Flower attract pollinators like flies, and only lasts for about 24 - 48 hours.

LIVE STREAM: Corpse flower at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Octavia is the eighth corpse flower to bloom at the Missouri Botanical Garden in five years. The bloom period last between 24 – 48 hours, so act fast if you want to experience the unique smell first hand!

Evening viewing: July 9, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (last entry at 12:30 a.m.) Free admission

Daytime viewing: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily | Regular Garden admission applies

Photos: "Jack" the Corpse Flower blooms at MoBOT

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