Corpse Flower Stinks Up Orange Coast College Aug. 14-16

COSTA MESA, CA — Hold your nose and open your eyes to see the rare Corpse Flower at the Orange Coast College planetarium.

Locally known as "Little Eva," the first female named corpse flower at the college, is scientifically known as the Amorphophallus Titanum. plant at Orange Coast College is known for its human sized flower that smells like rotting flesh, a spokesperson for the Orange Coast College said.

OCC originally received three corpse flowers from the Huntington Botanical Gardens in 2006. The College has since had two flowers bloom, one in 2014 and another in 2017. Both blooms drew hundreds of spectators who were curious about the plant and its unique odor.

"It's amazing how many people want to smell it, [the smell] is the biggest draw about it," says Horticulture Lab Coordinator Joe Stead.

Little Eva "lost her skirt" around the blossom on Monday, what horticulture experts say means "she will bloom soon."

The plant lays dormant for much of its lifespan, then will sprout a flower bud which grows over the period of several months until it opens, at last.

The experience of the flower opening to closing lasts about 48 hours, experts say.

The public is invited to swing by and attempt to sniff the pungent aroma of this famous flower.

Visit the Orange Coast College Planetarium to see the famed plant from Aug. 14 to 16.

Stop by campus to experience the Corpse Flower's unique scent.

Admission to the Planetarium on 2701 Fairview Road is free.

Park at Lot E, Fairview and Merrimac, are free, with a suggested $5 donation to support student scholarships.

Amazing stuff!
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