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4 days agoMount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench
The corpse flower at Mount Holyoke College emits a strong odor resembling rotting flesh to attract pollinators.
Once again, we're here to chronicle the blooming schedule of the notorious amorphophallus gigas-the rare corpse flower that regularly graces the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) with its presence. This year, the infamously stinky plant is expected to bloom right around Halloween. Remember, this spectacle happens only once every three to five years and lasts just about three days, so as soon as you hear word of its bloom, head straight to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory (you can sign up for alerts right here).