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Where Does the World's Largest Flower Grow?
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Quick Answer
Rafflesia arnoldii, the largest individual flower, grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
The Full Story
Rafflesia arnoldii produces the world's largest single flower, reaching up to 1 metre in diameter and weighing up to 11 kg. It is found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. The flower is a parasite with no leaves, stems, or roots — it lives inside a host vine and emerges only to bloom. The bloom lasts about 5–7 days and emits a strong odour of rotting flesh to attract pollinating flies. Several Rafflesia species are critically endangered due to habitat loss.
Key Facts
1.Rafflesia has no chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesise.
2.The flower was named after Sir Stamford Raffles and naturalist Joseph Arnold, who documented it in 1818.
3.The titan arum has the largest flower structure (inflorescence), but Rafflesia has the largest single bloom.
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Suggested video title for this topic:
"The Corpse Flower Giant — Finding Rafflesia in the Rainforest"