Rare Flower Blooms at WIU Greenhouse

May 2, 2010

Rare Flower Blooms at WIU Greenhouse

MACOMB, IL – - The Titan Arum, known as the Corpse Flower, housed in the WIU Botany Greenhouse began blooming during the afternoon and evening hours today (May 2).

For the most up-to-date information on the Titan Arum’s blooming progress, visit Hillyer’s blog at http://wiubotanygreenhouse.blogspot.com

The initial news release can be found at http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id 38

Brief videos can also be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v_nSvKe7dxU4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?vaiIcQexeVl4

Jeff Hillyer, WIU Botany Greenhouse gardener, can be reached at (309) 298-1004 or JL-Hillyer@wiu.edu

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