A rare flower known for its smell of rotting flesh bloomed for the first time since its planting over 10 years ago at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, drawing plant lovers to the greenhouse complex this February.According to the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), the plant, scientifically known as Amorphophallus titanum or corpse flower, reached its full bloom on February 9, growing to 4 feet, 4 inches (134 cm) in height and measuring 3 feet (93 cm) in diameter.“Visitors have been reporting scents like wet socks and dead possums,” ANBG said.The botanic gardens reported that the specimen was planted over 10 years ago, only to bloom for a few days.According to ANBG, the plant “completely closed” on February 11.“We are anticipating that the spadix will collapse soon,” ANBG said. Credit: Parks Australia via Storyful