Amorphophallus titanum - in flower!

Mentioned on Friday that we went over to the The Edinburgh Botanics to see the Amorphophallus titanum (titan arum) ... the world's biggest and smelliest bloom ...

... well; late last night it came into flower and we rushed back to see this *very rare* occurrence :-)

Main snap shows the flower opening; with the 2 extras taken from slightly further back. If you're anywhere near Edinburgh, today is the day to go and see this magnificent spectacle!