10K views · 385 reactions | Visitors flocked to see a rare "corpse flower" in bloom at the New York Botanical Garden on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Amorphophallus titanum gets its nickname from its distinct odor similar to the smell of rotting meat and uses it to attract pollinators that feed on dead animals, according to the New York Botanical Garden. The flower only blooms for 24 to 36 hours once every four or five years. Trending stories >>> kiro.tv/3ksZXKp | KIRO 7 News | Facebook

99K views · 1.2K reactions | The Botanic Gardens in Sydney hosted the rare and infamous "corpse flower," officially known as Giant Amorphophallus Titanum. Blooming for just 24 hours, it drew massive crowds eager to witness—and smell—the flower's unique stench. | Inside Edition | Facebook

22K views · 454 reactions | The Corpse Plant is now in bloom, tonight July 2nd! Come see and smell this unique plant in person, as we will be extending our hours tonight and tomorrow for visitors to experience this extraordinary bloom in action! Characterized by a scent Morticia Addams might use as an intoxicating perfume, the deathly-smelling Amorphophallus titanum, best known by its common name as the corpse flower. Click to reserve your entry. | San Diego Botanic Garden | Facebook