A rare Titan arum (better known as the corpse flower) bloomed at the University of Rhode Island's Horridge Conservatory in June 2026. This time-lapse captures the entire journey, from the first signs of growth through bloom night and the final collapse.After months of anticipation, thousands of visitors came to campus for the chance to see—and smell—URI's resident corpse flower, "Morticia," during her brief bloom. More than 4,000 people from across southern New England visited the conservatory around the June 17 bloom.The excitement extended far beyond Rhode Island. URI's corpse flower livestream attracted nearly 650,000 views from around the world.Moments like these are why public universities matter. Sharing discovery, sparking curiosity, and making science accessible to everyone are at the heart of URI's mission. For a few unforgettable days, thousands of people became part of this rare event, and we're so glad you joined us.Learn more about URI's Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology and follow @uri.plantsciences on Instagram. The Horridge Conservatory is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., year-round. Learn more at web.uri.edu/greenhouse/📍 Horridge Conservatory, URI Greenhouse Complex. Cared for by the URI Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology.#CorpseFlower #TimeLapse #TitanArum #PlantScience