Smell Lil' Stinker, the rare corpse flower, at Denver Botanic Gardens

• This is Lil' Stinker's second-ever bloom, and it's the fourth corpse flower to blossom at the Gardens since "Stinky" first did so in 2015.

Why it matters: Corpse flower blooms are extremely rare and highly unpredictable.

• Lil' Stinker hasn't bloomed in six years, and will only be on display for 24-36 hours.

Of note: The smell dissipates after the first few hours, so if you're visiting today, you'll likely be spared.

Context: Corpse flowers, native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, are endangered, with fewer than a thousand estimated in the wild.

• The plants use their foul odor to attract certain bees, flies and beetles for pollination.
• Once the bloom cycle completes, they go dormant and begin rebuilding for the next flowering — a process that can take years.

What's next: Lil’ Stinker will be taken to a private greenhouse once the blossom fades.

Be smart: Advanced-purchased, timed-entry tickets are required.