A rare corpse flower will bloom in Massachusetts for 24 hours, expected between Friday and Sunday. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society confirms the bloom will create a foul odor to attract pollinators. Grown for a decade at Wheaton College, the flower was moved to MHS for its anticipated bloom. This Titan Arum can grow up to 10 feet tall and is native to Sumatra. The horticultural society plans to livestream the flowering event, showcasing a unique sensory experience and highlighting partnerships with local institutions.
"It's going to smell like dead bodies. Like really old rotten dead flesh. It makes you physically gag," James Hearsum, president and executive director of the horticultural society, told WBZ.
"This flower is truly amazing. It has spectacular adaptations from its size, to the smell, and its brief blooming period. Wheaton College wanted to be able to share this with everyone," said Wheaton College's Animal Facility and Greenhouse Manager Amanda Bettle.
"Partnerships like this with Wheaton College allow us to highlight the unique sensory experiences that can be found in gardens - and this is one of the most shocking," said Karen Daubmann, Director of Garden and Programs at MHS.
The flower, scientifically known as the Titan Arum, is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Titan Arum plants store energy throughout their lifetime for the big bloom and can grow up to 10 feet tall.
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