The titan arum, also known as the corpse flower or stinky plant, begins blooming at the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory July 22, 2013 in Washington, DC. The giant flower has an odor reminiscent of the smell of a decomposing mammal and the bloom lasts only for 24 to 48 hours.

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The titan arum, also known as the corpse flower or stinky plant, begins blooming at the United States Botanic Garden Conservatory July 22, 2013 in Washington, DC. The giant flower has an odor reminiscent of the smell of a decomposing mammal and the bloom lasts only for 24 to 48 hours.

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