The flower has been said to smell like rotting flesh, wet socks or hot cat food, and only stinks for 24 hours after blooming.

The blooming of an ultra-stinky corpse flower has drawn massive crowds in Sydney as thousands flock to marvel at its unique rotting stench.

STREAM:Australia vs. India 5th Test LIVE on Kayo (free trial) Meanwhile, cracks have begun to appear in the Indian ranks. Rohit Sharma, who has had a poor run of form, may opt out of the Sydney Test.