This week, I read an article on cnn.com that said a scientist had found a nearly four feet in diameter rafflesia flower. It was found in West Sumatran, Indonesia. I didn’t have access to a free photo of that particular flower but found a royalty-free photo of a similar flower on Getty Images.
I also found photos of smaller rafflesia flowers on Wikimedia Commons. The two photos below come from that source.
The article went on to say that the plant doesn’t have any roots or leaves; it is parasitic, feeding off of another plant, drinking its water and taking its nutrients. It releases a foul odor that resembles the smell of rotting meat. To read the full article click here.
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Interesting… reminds me Titan arum
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I looked that one up. It looks very different but equally fascinating. Interesting that they’re both nicknamed corpse flower due to the smell. Thank you for telling me about it.
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Sorry posted my reply without completing my sentence! Reminds me of the corpse flower, namely
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The article said “corpse flower” is another name for it. Also “monster flower.”
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wow, this is amazing
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Wow, like rotting meat? That’s pretty cool.
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I think it’s in one of the links for the other flower where they show children’s reactions to the smell.
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