Lady Macdeath’s Final Bloom | Virginia Beach News

Lady Macdeath, the rare corpse flower at Norfolk Botanical Garden, just finished its explosive bloom — a fleeting, stinky spectacle that won’t return for 2 to 10 years. Standing over five feet tall and smelling like rotting meat to lure pollinators, it drew crowds lining up for hours, even past closing. Native to Indonesia and critically endangered, this plant’s dramatic display was fueled by years of growth, followed by a long rest. After the bloom, scientists will dissect it to learn more — and the garden is using the moment to spotlight its new conservation mission. A gift from the U.S. Botanic Garden, Lady Macdeath’s short reign is a powerful reminder of nature’s fleeting magic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1601743d2e0fadc