Rare Corpse Flower's bloom brings thousands to Adelaide Botanic Garden
13 January 2023
The eyes of the world were on the Adelaide Botanic Garden after a rare and endangered Corpse Flower, aka Titan Arum, flowered for the first time in a decade.
Dates: Wednesday, 8 February & Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Meet at State Herbarium foyer, Adelaide Botanic Garden (E17 on the map).
Tickets: $5
Explore botanical evolution from algae, mosses and liverworts to woody plants and trees, and seek out the small things such as spores, pollen, seeds, prickles and thorns.
In addition to the exploring Adelaide Botanic Garden, this guided walk will also feature specimens and stories in the Museum of Economic Botany.
These tours are presented with thanks to the volunteer Garden Guides from the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.
All income generated from ticket sales goes directly to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation Annual Appeal.
We thank you and the Guides for their contribution.
Please note that guided walks will be cancelled on days where the weather forecast is 36 degrees or more.
13 January 2023
The eyes of the world were on the Adelaide Botanic Garden after a rare and endangered Corpse Flower, aka Titan Arum, flowered for the first time in a decade.
06 January 2023
The Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, is known for its notorious smell - but did you know these plants have a fascinating life up to 10 years prior to the stinky inflorescent bloom?