Sydney Botanical Gardens attract visitors to rare corpse flower bloom

A corpse flower, specifically a Amorphophallus titanum, also known as "Titan Arum" or "bunga bangkai", has bloomed at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney after nearly 15 years. The plant, named "Putricia" by staff, emitted a strong and foul odor, comparable to a dead rat, for 24 hours. The bloom attracted a large crowd, with over 20,000 people visiting the gardens to catch a glimpse of the rare flower. The plant can grow up to 12 feet high and is known for its distinctive and unpleasant smell.