2023-06-19 19:59:00
RALEIGH, North Carolina. – One of the largest and most scented flowers in the plant kingdom will bloom this week at North Carolina State University. Its name is titan arum, however, it is known as a corpse flower for its particular fetid odor described by some people as “rotten meat”.
The flower was named following Wolfgang by Univision North Carolina State Plant Conservatory curator Diane Mays. She received a dormant corm of Amorphophallus titanum from The Ohio State University Department of Biological Sciences in 2017.
This year will be the first time she has bloomed since she came to college.
The university said in a statement that the plant will likely flower on Monday or Tuesday. Once the corpse flower blooms, its scent only lasts for regarding 24 hours.
The corpse flower takes at least seven years to bloom for the first time. After flowering, the plant will go dormant and move through leaf cycles until it restores its energy supply to flower once more, its primary purpose for existing.
As it blooms, the corpse flower heats up to help spread its scent and attract insects to aid pollination.
The Corpse Flower is located in the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center next to the Cascade Fountain.
What to do to see the flower?
The blooming of the flower can be seen in the following two ways:
In Person: The JC Raulston Arboretum will offer extended hours for public viewing during the bloom phase from 8:30am to 7:00pm. m Live Streaming: The Department of Horticultural Sciences has a webcam so people who can’t see the plant in person can see it online.
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Did you know that spiders can swim, jump, and even “fly”? “Spiders: Fear to Fascination” is the new interactive exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
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Through augmented reality and video projection technology, visitors of all ages will find more than 250 real and preserved specimens (from the Trinidadian chevron tarantula to the Australian golden hunter).
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You’ll also be able to compete in a mating dance with a peacock spider, hold virtual spiders in your hand, test your agility with your fangs, and create your own animated arachnid.
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You’ll discover how webs are produced and how spiders communicate, and see the world through a spider’s vision.
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You can also get up close and personal with spiders behind glass to see that they are not as scary as some people might think.
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You will be able to buy unique gifts inspired by our love for spiders. Select from robotic spiders, cuddly stuffed animals, unique jewelry, stylish home decor, engaging toys and books, outdoor activity kits, handmade gifts by local artists, and more.
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The museum is the first in the country to host this traveling exhibition, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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The exhibit will be open to the general public starting this Saturday and will run through October 8. Address: 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm) Tickets Museum Members Free Adult $14 Senior (65+), Student (13+) ), Military, with ID $12 Child 3-12 $10 Child 2 and under Free
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