Titan Arum, Corpse Flower, Officially Blooming Monday, July 22

The U.S. Botanic Garden's titan arum, also known as the corpse flower, is officially blooming. 

The U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory is open for extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 22. Admission is free. 

The rare plant, also known as the corpse flower, blooms for just 24 to 48 hours and sometimes does not bloom again for several years or even a few decades, according to the U.S. Botanic Garden's website.

The garden first received this particular titan arum in 2007. Since its arrival when it was the size of a lima bean, it has grown to way an estimated 250 pounds, according to the U.S. Botanic Garden's website.

Can't make it to the garden? Check out the live video above to see the flowering plant remotely.

Not seeing the live streaming video above? Watch it here. 

Read more about the Titan Arum here.