Raising a stink over rare flower

Morticia, better known as the Franklin Park Zoo’s “corpse flower,” is now in full bloom, making it quite a sight — and a smell — to behold. The amorphophallus titanum, whch gives off an odor similar to rotting flesh, is available for viewing (and smelling) at the zoo’s greenhouse.

(Franklin Park Zoo)

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Curiosity for Franklin Park Zoo’s ‘corpse flower’

When the rare, 4-foot-6-inch plant affectionately known as Morticia finally blooms, the flower will emit an odor of rotting flesh.