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Two stinky corpse flowers are blooming at The Huntington in San Marino
By City News Service at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 12, 2026
· 2 min read
Two rare and smelly Titan Arums, commonly known as corpse flowers, are beginning to bloom at The Huntington in San Marino, the institution announced on its website Sunday.
The plants, nicknamed Odorysseus and Odora, were placed on public display last week in the Rose Hills Foundation Conservat...
Key takeaway Odora last bloomed in 2024, while Odorysseus is making its first public appearance, officials said.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The simultaneous blooming of two corpse flowers at The Huntington in San Marino is a significant event for the local botanical community. With The Huntington maintaining one of North America's largest collections of Titan Arums, the institution plays a crucial role in promoting the understanding and conservation of this endangered species in the Greater Los Angeles area. The fact that The Huntington has publicly exhibited 29 corpse flower blooms since 1999 demonstrates its commitment to sharing the wonders of the plant kingdom with the local community. As visitors flock to see Odorysseus and Odora, the event is likely to spark interest in botanical conservation and education among Angelenos, highlighting the importance of preserving rare and unusual plant species. The brief blooming period of the corpse flowers also underscores the need for prompt community engagement, as locals have only a short window to experience this unique phenomenon.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two rare and smelly Titan Arums, commonly known as corpse flowers, are beginning to bloom at The Huntington in San Marino, the institution announced on its website Sunday.
The plants, nicknamed Odorysseus and Odora, were placed on public display last week in the Rose Hills Foundation Conservat...
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