Rare Corpse Flower's Bloom Prompts Extended Hours at Como Zoo

Rare corpse flower's bloom prompts extended hours at Como Zoo

The towering and tart-smelling flower is filling the Palm Dome with his unmistakable odor, and the zoo is extending conservatory hours to let people experience it.

Rare blooming of a corpse flower expected at Cal Poly this week

Cal Poly's Plant Conservatory is inviting the public to experience the sight — and smell — of a rare corpse flower bloom expected sometime this week.

Rare corpse flower blooming at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is inviting the public to view a rare corpse flower bloom this week at the campus Plant Conservatory. The corpse flower is known for its impressive size and stench, as well as years-long gaps between blooms. It is an uncommon event when blossoms occur. When the flower […]

Rare Corpse Flower expected to bloom soon at Cal Poly conservatory

Exact timing of the bloom is unclear, but campus officials predict it will occur this week – Cal Poly will host a rare corpse flower […]