A pungent aroma, reminiscent of decay, has descended upon Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden as its resident corpse flower, affectionately nicknamed Putricia, has finally bloomed.

The rare event, the first in 15 years, has drawn crowds of eager onlookers and captivated online audiences, despite the flower's infamous stench.

Putricia, whose scientific name is Amorphophallus titanum, began showing signs of its impending bloom about a week and a half ago, culminating in its full unfurling on Thursday, ABC News reported.

The greenhouse, at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden, housing the giant flower has become a focal point, with hundreds of people, including international tourists, queuing for an encounter with Putricia. The garden has extended its opening hours until midnight to accommodate the influx of visitors.

A simple, medieval-style sign, "Putricia The Corpse Flower," marks the........

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