Rare 'Corpse Flower' blooms in Australia after 10 years

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A rare Titan arum, also known as a Corpse Flower, was on display in an Australian botanical garden as thousands lined up to watch it bloom.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden in Adelaide had been growing the flower, which is known for releasing a smell similar to a rotting corpse when it blooms, for 10 years. Spectators lined up to witness the rare event as the flower was open for 48 hours starting Monday.

"Flowering events are rare because the plant is so difficult to cultivate, even in optimum conditions," Horticultural Curator of Plant Propagation Matt Coulter said in a press release. "The fact the flower, and its signature stench, will only last around 48 hours before it collapses on itself makes it a must-see event for plant lovers and curious souls alike."

The flower came to Mount Lofty by donation from Indonesia in 2006 and was given the name Indah, which means beautiful in Indonesian.