Corpse Flower Blooms

Behold "Octavia," the newly blooming Corpse Flower at the Botanical Garden. So named, because they emit a mad putrid stench while blooming (although I didn't smell anything). The bloom only lasts a few hours (6-24), hence the long line out the door to view it. This particular plant originates from Sumatra.

Here for originality, rather than beauty. :) My sister would call this a "you were there" shot.

For more, including a live stream (for heaven's sake), here is the link:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/our-garden/notable-plant-collections/titan-arum.aspx

[Taffy]

SOOOO cool to see it in bloom!! I only got to see the after effect at Chicago's botanical garden, so it's really wonderful to see what it would have looked like a week or so earlier.

[Nick]

Wow, really great shot of the flower.

[Lou Ann]

I've always wanted to see this flower but I've been afraid because of the smell! This is so unusual!

[Connie Little]

We have one of these in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and I am yet to see it in bloom. Thanks for sharing this one.

[julia]

And you got great light on it ... There is one that blooms at the Winter Gardens in Auckland ... have yet to see it but of seen it after flowering ..

[Delwyn Barnett]

Very interesting - thanks for sharing this photo and the information.

[Joan Robillard]

Neat

[elkehochban]

beautifully lit and shot

[gloria jones]

Great capture, light

[Sally Ings]

Very interesting plant and flower.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[Jane Pittenger]

Never seen this before and am so glad to get the opportunity. Thanks

[Daisy Miller]

Beautiful shot. Great lighting. A fav. I have had the "honor" of seeing three corpse flower blossoms. Each one of those really stunk.

[Kathy]

I love the textures it has.

[Michael Van Krey]

The dark/light in the folds is my favorite part.

[Ukandie!]

I like Taffy have only seen this is after the flowering. I love your sisters "it is a you were there shot" analysis :)

[Junko Y]

SO cool! Did you see Taffy's after-the-bloom series?