"Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom Across U.S. Zoos and Gardens"
TL;DR
The corpse flower named "Horace" at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul unexpectedly closed early after beginning to bloom, drawing 20,000 visitors. The early closure was attributed to night lighting disrupting its natural cycle. Despite the shortened bloom, visitors still found the experience worthwhile. The flower, known for its strong odor, will go dormant and may not bloom again for several years.
- Como Park corpse flower closes, ending bloom early MPR News
- Stinking corpse flower, Horace, in bloom at Como conservatory St. Paul Pioneer Press
- Fort Collins corpse flower is ready to bloom. CSU has live stream Coloradoan
- Rare corpse flower blooms at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory CBS News
- How to keep a corpse alive: Tips from Colorado State's rare flower caretaker The Colorado Sun
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