Corpse Flower Bloom Is Rare, Rancid, Unforgettable Moment at Reiman Gardens in Ames

Corpse flower "Stink Floyd" blooms, smells at Reiman Gardens in Ames

Stink Floyd, the 12-year-old corpse flower at Reiman Gardens, has bloomed and is living up to its nickname.The flower, known as Amorphophallus titanum, began i

Corpse flower bloom is rare, rancid, unforgettable moment at Reiman Gardens in Ames

Stink Floyd, the 12-year-old corpse flower at Reiman Gardens in Ames, has bloomed. And with that bloom comes the reason behind its nickname.

Stink Floyd blooms! Long-awaited event brings extended hours for visitors

AMES, Iowa -- After days of anticipation, Reiman Gardens Stink Floyd is finally blooming! However, with only a few hours of bloom time, visitors had better get there quick! Stink Floyd is a corpse flower, or Amorphophallus titanum, that only blooms every 7 to 10 years. The bloom will only last for 24 to 36 hours, and the notorious stench, often compared to rotting flesh, is strongest earliest on. Reiman Gardens says the bloom started around 4:30…