NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A rare flower will soon make quite an impression at the Nashville Zoo.
The zoo is preparing for the bloom of an Amorphophallus titanum, commonly referred to as a "corpse flower."
The plant is one of the tallest flowers in the world, typically growing about 10 feet tall. It's also known for releasng an odor comparable to rotting flesh when it blooms-- which only happens once every 8 to 10 years and lasts only a few days.
Vanderbilt University planted this particular corpse flower in 2012 at its greenhouses. When closing them last year, the university donated the flower to the Nashville Zoo.
The zoo has set up a webcamfor people to watch the flower's growth, as it's expected to bloom soon. When it does, they will open the exhibit for guests to see--and smell-- the flower until it wilts.
