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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.

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).

One of the rare — and pungent — corpse flowers at Cal State Long Beach is set to bloom. The phenomenon could take place as early as Saturday, June 14, said the university’s botanical curator.

One of the rare — and pungent — corpse flowers at Cal State Long Beach is set to bloom. The phenomenon could take place as early as Saturday, June 14, said the university’s botanical curator.

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.

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.