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- Corpse flowers are blooming more frequently in Australia, with over a dozen recorded in 2025.
- Notable blooms include Putricia in Sydney and Morpheus in Canberra.
- Matt Coulter from the Botanic Gardens of South Australia noted that Adelaide has become a hub for these plants, housing over 250 specimens.
- The flowers emit a strong odor resembling decaying matter and attract pollinators.
- Experts predict more flowers will emerge as the plants mature.
