In a rare and unusual spectacle, thousands of visitors flocked to the Huntington library, art museum and botanical gardens in San Marino, California, to witness the simultaneous blooming of two massive titan arums, known for their overpowering stench. Named Odorysseus and Odora, the two plants, which can grow up to 10 feet tall, drew in over 7,000 people on Monday, eager to catch a glimpse of the rare and fleeting event. The titan arums, which are native to the rainforests of Sumatra, only bloom for a short period, typically lasting just 24-48 hours, making the experience even more extraordinary. The event has been a major draw for the institution, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the unusual beauty and pungent aroma of these rare plants.
‘Enchanted’ visitors queued for hours to see two of largest – and smelliest – plants flower in San MarinoTwo corpse flowers have bloomed at a southern California research institution, where thousands of visitors had the rare chance to watch two of the world’s largest – and most odorous – plants flowering at the same time.The two titan arums, named Odorysseus and Odora, attracted more than 7,000 people on Monday at the Huntington library, art museum and botanical gardens in San Marino, about 12 miles from downtown Los Angeles, after they bloomed over the weekend. Continue reading...
