breathtaking flower

This really cool Corpse flower blossomed last night.
By morning, the stench was much diminished.

The tree she's standing under is a later stage of the same species.
The tubes are monitoring the scent over time.

Check out the web site below and click on its Facebook page.

http://www.washington.edu/news/articles/corpse-flower-about-to-bloom-at-uw-botany-greenhouse