Its stench is even more impressive than its height.
Corpse flowersare known for their vibrant,8-foot-tall bloomsand for smelling like, well, a corpse.
They’re a rare occurrence, with an estimated less than 1,000 left in the wild.
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And that number has been declining at an alarming rate.
After that, they only bloom once every four years.
To make things even more limited, they only last for up to three days.
In its short lifespan, the bloom has already become quite the local celebrity.
The Instagram post also announced extended hours to help the masses find a time to visit the rare flower.
The Botanic Garden also shared a few thermal images.
According to the post, this flower in particular reached 92 degrees Fahrenheit.
Not able to hit to catch a whiff of this rare flower?
Youre in luck: The U.S. Botanic Garden predicts another corpse flower is about to bloom.
They havent yet seen any signs of movement but expect it could start to open up any day now.
