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Rare Corpse Flower Blooms, Attracts Huge Crowds in Canberra

2/10/2025

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A rare corpse flower has captivated visitors at Canberra's Australian National Botanic Gardens, blooming for the first time in 15 years. Its pungent scent, likened to rotting flesh, filled the air as it opened on Saturday. With only a few days to admire this unique spectacle, tickets vanished in a flash, showcasing the public's fascination.

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A rare corpse flower has captivated visitors at Canberra's Australian National Botanic Gardens, blooming for the first time in 15 years. Its pungent scent, likened to rotting flesh, filled the air as it opened on Saturday. With only a few days to admire this unique spectacle, tickets vanished in a flash, showcasing the public's fascination.