Frederick, the “sibling” of last year’s corpse flower sensation at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park in St. Paul, is expected to bloom imminently (perhaps this weekend).

Posted: Jun 13, 2025 / 07:17 AM EDT Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 08:55 PM EDT NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s called the corpse flower, and it’s drawing in some attention at a local botanic garden.

The corpse flower that is getting ready to bloom is named “Phil,” in memory of the late Philip Baker, professor emeritus of plant systematics in the college’s botany program.

CSULB botonist, Brian Thorson, explains how the corpse flower is a hermaphrodite but is unable to pollinate itself. Long Beach, June 18, 2025. (Photo by Stephanie E’amato, Contributing Photographer) ...

The corpse flower named “Phil” at Cal State Long Beach has bloomed. The university welcomed community members on Wednesday, June 18, for the special occasion.

Cal State Long Beach’s famous corpse flower, named “Phil,” was in full bloom on Wednesday, June 18. The College of Natural Science put the flowering plant on display on Wednesday, which drew a crowd ...

Meet Frederick the Corpse Flower. He is 8 years old and 68 inches tall, according to the Como Zoo website. Zoo staff are prepping for a massive stench once the flower starts to open.