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Feb 24, 2020

10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About The U.S. Botanic Garden 

The garden used to be located on the grounds just in front of the U.S. Capitol, some of its plants were confiscated at the border, and other fun facts.

Aug 29, 2017

The Last And The Largest Corpse Flower Blooms At Botanic Garden

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

Aug 22, 2017

Second Of Three Corpse Flowers Blooms At The U.S. Botanic Garden

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

Aug 21, 2017

Livestream: First Of Three Corpse Flowers Bloomed At The Botanic Garden

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

Aug 10, 2017

The Corpse Flower’s Stench Is Returning To D.C., And There Are Three Blooming This Time

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

Aug 02, 2016

The Big Stink: D.C.’s Corpse Flower Is Opening Now

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

Jul 25, 2016

The Rotting Stench Of A Corpse Flower Will Soon Grace D.C.

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

 
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