For the first time in 15 years, Putricia – the corpse flower with a vomit-smelling perfume – will flower for only about 24 hours before it withers and dies. Join us for rolling coverage of this long-awaited event. For the first time in 15 years, Putricia – the corpse flower with a vomit-smelling perfume – will flower for only about 24 hours before it withers and dies. Join us for rolling coverage of this long-awaited event. National / NSW Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News