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.

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

Watch as Todd Brethauer, the Botanic Garden’s public science educator, explains the chemistry behind the corpse flower to Bytesize Science.

After several days of anticipation, the Botanic Garden’s corpse flower bloomed Sunday afternoon.

The corpse flower bloomed Sunday afternoon and should stay open for 24 to 48 hours.