The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its ‘corpse flower’

A corpse flower, affectionately named "Putricia," goes on public display as it prepares to flower at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney on Jan. 18 in Sydney. An <em>amorphophallus titanum</em> flower is renowned for its foul odor reminiscent of rotting flesh.

The flower’s Latin name translates as “giant, misshapen penis.” But it’s better known to locals as “Putricia.” Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.

(Image credit: Lisa Maree Williams)

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