Creating international headlines when it bloomed in 1999, the gigantic Amorphophallus titanum, aka the “Corpse Flower,” has propagated and its 5 feet high offspring is estimated to bloom between June 12-16. With only 50 recorded flowerings in the United States, the Sumatran rain forest native is both a rare treat and a test of ones olfactory sense. Beyond its stunning velvety maroon interior, the Corpse Flower is notorious for emitting an exceptionally foul odor. Currently growing several inches a day at the Huntington, the “son of Stinky,” poses a curious quest to be both repulsed and impressed.
ESTIMATED BLOOM DATES: June 12-16
HOURS: Wed-Mon, 10:30am-4:30pm; closed Tuesday
ADMISSION: $20 General Admission Weekends & $15 Weekdays/$15 Seniors/$10 Students/Free for Members
WHERE: The Huntington
ADDRESS: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
PHONE: (626) 405-2100
WEBSITE: www.huntington.org
