A corpse flower, aptly named Putricia, recently bloomed at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney for the first time in 15 years.
When hordes turn out to see – and smell – the blooming of a flower, it says something important about the human spirit.
No corpse flower has bloomed at the garden for ... After seven years at the garden, Putricia's flower was spotted in December when she was just 25 centimeters (10 inches) high.
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Secret doors, smoke plumes, air locks, a million species and shipwrecked treasures: this world-renowned Sydney establishment could be the most biodiverse spot in the country.
Tall, pointed and smelly, the corpse flower is scientifically known as amorphophallus titanum — or bunga bangkai in Indonesia ...
A putrid-smelling flower that has become an online sensation drew a crowd of 27,000 people wanting to a whiff of the odour.
This particular flower has been nicknamed Putricia by fans and has become something of a social media star, with a 24/7 live stream created by the botanical garden attracting millions of views. The ...
A rare corpse flower has bloomed at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney for the first time in 15 years. The Amorphophallus titanum, nicknamed Putricia, attracted over 20,000 physical visitors keen to lay ...