A foul-smelling flower that became an overnight internet sensation is coming to the end of its rare and fleeting bloom as superfans queue to catch one final sniff.

The corpse flower – nicknamed “Putricia” – began unfurling at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden for the first time in 15 years on Thursday afternoon. The rare titan arum, a type of carrion ...

The corpse flower - nicknamed “Putricia” - began unfurling at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden for the first time in 15 years on Thursday afternoon. The rare titan arum, a type of carrion ...

'Putricia' the corpse flower has started to unfurl for the first time in a decade and a half. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts A foul-smelling massive flower that has been nicknamed "Putricia" started ...

A giant foul-smelling flower that has become an unlikely internet darling has finally begun to bloom - and its rotting flesh-like odour has not been enough to deter its many fans.