The world’s biggest, smelliest flower bloomed in the Eden Project’s Rainforest Biome – but only for around 48 hours.

The titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is sometimes known as a corpse flower because of its malodorous pong which it uses to attract pollinating insects.

This rare, gargutuan plant from Sumatra, Indonesia, has become an Eden speciality in recent years. It can grow for up to 10 years and reach more than 3m but flowers just momentarily before dying back. 

Pictured, Eden Project horticulturist Rosie Wade catches a whiff of the titan arum