Odora
Coverage of Odora in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands flock to see brief and rare blooming of corpse flowers in California
Two titan arums named Odorysseus and Odora bloomed at the Huntington library in San Marino, California, attracting over 7,000 visitors. The rare event occurred at a southern California research institution, where the plants are among the world’s largest and most odorous.
- Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom Simultaneously at The Huntington, Peak Display Monday
Two rare Titan Arums, nicknamed Odora and Odorysseus, are blooming simultaneously at The Huntington's Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science, marking only the second such event in the institution’s history. Peak viewing is expected Monday, though the display is short-lived.
- 2 corpse flowers bloom within hours of each other at The Huntington Library and Gardens
Two corpse flowers, Odorysseus and Odora, have begun blooming at The Huntington Library and Gardens, emitting their characteristic rotting flesh odor.
- Rare, corpse flower double bloom underway at Huntington Library
Two rare corpse flowers, Odorysseus and Odora, are blooming simultaneously at the Huntington Library in San Marino. The taller Odorysseus bloomed first, followed closely by the smaller Odora. The Huntington Library is inviting visitors to view the blooms.
- The Huntington Announces Name for Second Corpse Flower About to Bloom
The Huntington has named its second corpse flower 'Odorysseus,' which will join 'Odora' as both plants progress toward blooming. Public viewing of the plants, which will run through July 31, marks Odorysseus' first bloom.
- Double Corpse Flower Bloom Expected at Huntington
Two rare Titan Arums, known as Corpse Flowers, are expected to bloom at The Huntington in the coming weeks. The plants are on public display at the Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science, where visitors can monitor their progress. One plant, nicknamed 'Odora,' last bloomed in 2024.