Rare 'Corpse Flower' Set to Bloom at New York Botanical Garden

The so-called Corpse Flower could bloom at the New York Botanical Garden today, but it likely won't smell very good.

The rare plant usually blooms for a few days just once every decade.

It gets its name from the rancid smell it emits, which is similar to rotten meat.

It also shows a bright red interior during its blooming period.

This is the first time a Corpse Flower has been on display at the Botanical Garden since 1939.

For more information and to watch a live webcam of the blooming, visit nybg.org.