Video: Why The 'Corpse Flower' Smells Like Rotting Flesh

“Ted the Titan” is in bloom at UC Davis, but the pungent smell won't last long; it's bloom only lasts 48 hours. To learn a bit about why Amorphophallus titanum emits a smell that many compare to rotting flesh when it blooms, check out the video above. 

Visit the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory’s site to learn even more and to follow the life cycle of “Ted the Titan.” His bloom will last roughly 48 hours, so you better hurry over if you’d like to smell for yourself.