You’ve probably never seen one of these. And fortunately you’ve probably never smelled one. It takes years to bloom. And when it does, stand back because it stinks. The looks on these brave souls’ faces are priceless!
Rare, Stinky “Corpse FloweRare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Floridar” Blooms Draws Crowds To Tropical Bamboo Nursery And Gardens In Loxahatchee, Florida
ShareHanalei Donaldson,6, holds her nose after smelling the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareKarelle Jones checks out the the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens. on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareEyra Caldera and Anthony Giovannozzi,9, check out the the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens. on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareNorman Abrams checks out the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareSarah Averett checks out the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareChristina Moreno checks out the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareChristina Moreno and Jonah Moreno check out the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareThe corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum is seen as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
SharePeople look on at the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Rare, Stinky “Corpse Flower” Can Be Found In Florida
ShareNorman Abrams checks out the corpse flower or Amorphophallus titanum as it blooms at the Tropical Bamboo Nursery and Gardens on June 11, 2019 in Loxahatchee, Florida. The corpse flower puts off a putrid stench when it blooms and opens up approximately once every 3-7 years. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)