Its huge inflorescence...and powerful roadkill aroma attracted several hundred flies and three thousand visitors.

It is now producing its second inflorescence and is expected to bloom sometime between June 8-12. Because of its unpredictable nature, the exact date can't be known in advance. And when it blooms, it will happen fast (within hours) and only last one night!

— Another corpse flower is set to bloom, this one at Eastern Illinois University's Thut Greenhouse. They've got a blog and a webcam and a Twitter stream following its progress.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is anxiously awaiting the extremely rare blooming of its 16-year-old titan arum plant, which is one of the largest flowering plants in the world. The blooming, which lasts only about 24 hours, is expected to occur within the next seven days.

In full bloom, the titan arum will stand taller than most people, and it will emit an unforgettable odor that some have likened to rotting meat. Thus, its alternate name: Corpse Flower.

— Read the rest at A Corpse Flower is About to Bloom at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

David Attenborough visits a titan arum in the wild (in Sumatra) for the BBC.

Also see: a time elapse video of a titan arum blooming earlier this year at UC Berkeley.