If you think something called a corpse flower might be nice to be around, you would be right. Otherwise, you might think that the name is so absurd that it could not be a real thing. Well I am here to tell you it is a real thing, and it smells exactly like its namesake when it blooms.
Meet the corpse flower. It is a rare plant that is native to Sumatra.
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These flowers are famous for the putrid stench they give off when they bloom. However, the plant will offend your nose without cause. The smell of blooming corpse flower is designed to help get pollinated.
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The smell attracts flies and beetles, and exposure later help to reproduce.
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Being able to actually observe a blooming corpse flower is a rare treat, because these plants are notoriously fickle when they choose to bloom. In fact, some expect as long as 10 years to do.
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If this sounds interesting for you, so you can plan a trip to New York Botanical Garden sooner than later. Over the past 10 years, workers tended to their corpse flower, and they now believe it could bloom at any time.
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If you can not do everything the way to New York, do not be afraid! The New York Botanical Garden has set up a live stream on YouTube for you to enjoy.
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to this day, the New York corpse flower has not bloomed . Officials botanical garden believe it could literally happen at any time, so keep an eye on this live stream!
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