(Berkeley) The stinking flower called “Trudy” is finally blooming. Here is an email that the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley sent to KRON4.
From: UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
TRUDY IS OPEN!
The spathe began to spread at 5 pm yesterday, just as the Garden was closing. Images show 6:15 pm and 7:30 pm. Only infrequent blasts of odor were experienced in this early period.
The process continues overnight: The flower should be fully open and in full glory early this morning and is expected to remain spectacular for days. Late this afternoon a window will be cut to view its innermost secrets and to start pollen collection.