It stinks in the Life Sciences Greenhouse right now. Literally. The College’s corpse flower Morphy is in bloom. A corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is unusual for a few reasons.
- Several years can pass between flowering events. Morphy germinated in 2003 and last bloomed in March 2024.
- Flowering events are short and typically last a couple days.
- It’s known for a pungent smell that many liken to rotting flesh.
- It’s the largest from a family of plants known as unbranched inflorescence.
Visitors are welcome to visit Morphy through Wednesday, May 13.
May 18 Update: Morphy has finished closing up. Did you miss the livestream? Check out videos of former blooms.
Timelapse from when Morphy bloomed in 2022
Timelapse from when Morphy bloomed in 2018
