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They call it “The Amazing Stinko,” but you can call it “the corpse flower,” if you’d rather. Flower nerds prefer Amorphophallus titanum or titan arum.

But when you catch a whiff, it won’t matter what you call it. Everyone recoils the same.

It’s regarded as one of the world’s most repulsive-smelling plants. And one is ready to bloom in Omaha any day now.

You can find it at Lauritzen Gardens, inside the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. There, in front of the fountain, an intimidating botanical goliath awaits. It’s hard to miss; the plant is surrounded by circus-style banners.

When it opens, the corpse flower emits three smells: First, rotting fruit. Then, rotting flesh. Finally, fish.

“Very appetizing,” joked Leticia Loza, the tropical conservatory gardener who cares for The Amazing Stinko.

It’s also very rare.

Its bloom has been observed about 200 times in history, according to the botanical garden. In the U.S., that number is a few dozen. In Nebraska, this will be the first on public display.