Stinky Plant's Rare Bloom Draws Crowds: Thousands Flock to Smell 'Gym Socks and Rotting Garbage' Aroma
2025-01-23
The Associated Press
A rare and endangered plant, known for its putrid smell resembling gym socks and rotting garbage, has drawn thousands of curious visitors to a Sydney greenhouse. The plant's unique blooming process, which emits a potent odor of decaying flesh, has attracted devoted fans who are willing to wait in three-hour lines for a whiff. This unusual phenomenon has sparked widespread interest, with many flocking to experience the plant's infamous aroma, also referred to as 'corpse flower'. The event has become a must-see for botany enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike, offering a unique opportunity to witness the plant's rare bloom.