Rare, foul-smelling plant at Virginia Tech this week Bob Clark August 24, 2015 1 minute read If you plan on visiting Virginia Tech’s campus this week, be prepared to hold your nose if you venture into a certain area as an unusual plant makes its unmistakable bloom. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Saved for now, Sweet Briar College looks for a long-term fixNext: New Roanoke County school superintendent starts first year Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026
