Trending Now - Mount Holyoke's Corpse Flower Attracts Visitors With Its Stench

WHO:

Boston.com - Nyx DelPrado, a first-year student at Mount Holyoke College

ABC News US - "Pangy," the corpse flower at Mount Holyoke College

WHAT:

Boston.com - The corpse flower at Mount Holyoke College is known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh.

ABC News US - Crowds gathered to witness the rare bloom of the corpse flower.

WHERE:

Boston.com - Talcott Greenhouse, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts

ABC News US - Talcott Greenhouse, Mount Holyoke College

WHEN:

Boston.com - The blooming of the corpse flower occurred in April 2026.

ABC News US - The event took place in April 2026.

WHY:

Boston.com - Visitors were attracted to the corpse flower due to its unique and unpleasant smell.

HOW:

Boston.com - Visitors experienced the smell of the corpse flower, which was described as genuinely resembling rotting flesh.

(UPDATED April 15, 2026 21:19 UTC)

A rare blooming of the corpse flower, affectionately named "Pangy," attracted crowds to the Talcott Greenhouse at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in April 20th26. This unusual plant is notorious for its powerful odor, which many visitors described as resembling decaying flesh, drawing them in for a unique experience. First-year student Nyx DelPrado was among those who witnessed this remarkable event, highlighting the fascination surrounding this peculiar bloom.