Stinky ‘corpse flower’ is ready to bloom at Cal State Long Beach

LONG BEACH — It blooms every seven to 15 years, lasts for about 24 hours and has an overwhelmingly awful stench. And now, the giant corpse lily is ready for its close up at Cal State Long Beach.
The 4-foot cluster of flowers is expected to unfurl Wednesday or Thursday, with the bloom possibly continuing until Friday, revealing not only its colorful maroon interior but its even more notorious smell, similar to that of decomposing animals and vegetables.
The species, native to the rain fores