Rare Flower Blooms in Australia

A rare and unusual plant known as the 'corpse flower' is blooming in Sydney, Australia, attracting thousands of viewers. This endangered plant, scientifically called Amorphophallus titanum, only blooms once every few years for about 24 hours.

The flower, nicknamed Putricia, is housed in the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney. It's famous for its strong, unpleasant smell, which is often compared to rotten food or wet socks. Despite the bad odor, many people are excited to see this rare event.

Thousands of people are watching a live video of the flower on the internet. The gardens have also welcomed many visitors who want to see Putricia in person. The plant is protected behind a red velvet rope, showing how special and important it is.