'Once in a lifetime' plant finally blooms - 28 years later

A rare Mexican plant which flowers once in its lifetime has blossomed, smashing a glasshouse roof in the process.

Scientists at Bangor University waited 28 years to see the century plant, from which tequila can be made, bloom.



A curator, who had planted the seed as a student in 1979, has spoken of his "shock" when he discovered it had sprouted a 1.6m (5ft) flower stalk.

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