By Kim Rafferty Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) — A botanical rarity is drawing attention ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Austin Peay State University's second corpse flower, Athena, is in full bloom. Athena is the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Austin Peay State University’s corpse flower, “Athena,” is in full bloom. Athena is the little ...

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Guests photograph "Horace," a Corpse Flower beginning to bloom at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in Como Park in St. Paul on Thursday, May 23, 2024. (Derek Bourcy / Special to the Pioneer Press) ...

One of the rare — and pungent — corpse flowers at Cal State Long Beach is set to bloom. The phenomenon could take place as early as Saturday, June 14, said the university’s botanical curator.

This giant flower is famous for its strong smell, which is like rotting meat. Learn more about this strange and rare flower, how it grows, and why it is called the “corpse flower”.

After that, Iowans will have 24-48 hours to catch the natural wonder before the flower begins to wilt and die. The Reiman Gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the week.