This is the fourth bloom for the corpse plant at the U.S. Botanic Garden, which bloomed in 2013, 2017, and 2019. The plant is 16 years, making it the oldest in their collection.

The plant started unfurling around 6 p.m. Monday night and emitting its signature stench.

The third corpse flower is expected to bloom over the weekend, and it is expected to be the biggest of the bunch.

It’s still open, while a second and third flower are expected to bloom between Aug. 22-30.

A non-metaphorical odor of decay is headed for the U.S. Capitol in about a week.

“We’re like Booz Allen but for poor people.”

Answers ranged from “rotting fish” to “boiled cabbage meets gym socks.”

If a holy stench is what you’re after, head down to the Botanic Garden between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The U.S. Botanic Garden is predicting it will open between Saturday and Tuesday.

It is expected to reach peak bloom sometime between July 28-31.