Corpse flower blooms in Sydney for the first time in 15 years

Finally to Australia, where Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden saw the blooming of a "corpse flower," or Putricia, for the first time in 15 years on Thursday.

The rare flower, which is native to Sumatra, Indonesia, is known for its pungent odor, often compared to rotting flesh.

The occasion attracted over 20,000 visitors, as the flower's bloom is a significant event, due to its rarity and brief 24-hour lifespan.

Visitors endured lines exceeding two hours to witness the rare spectacle, and some described the scent as being like a dead animal.