Size and stench have made Rafflesia famous, but these aren't even close to the plants' most fascinating trait. Unlike most flowers, Rafflesia has no leaves, no stems, not even any roots.

Rafflesia arnoldii is the biggest species of the genus. It is endemic in Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand, the report added. The flower lives inside the Tetrastigma vines and draws water and ...

Rafflesia flowers bloom for three to four days before shriveling and decaying. As with the Titan Arum, the rotting-meat scent that wafts from each inch-thick petal attracts pollinating insects.

TEMPO.CO, Bengkulu - The worlds largest flower Rafflesia arnoldii has bloomed perfectly in bushland forest, Bengkulu.The position of the flower was hanging above the host stem and also about two ...

The rafflesia arnoldii is the largest flower in the world & only blooms for a couple of days. It is colloquially known as a corpse flower for the overpoweringly stinky odor it emits while mid-bloom.

Its flower, the world’s largest, belongs to the Rafflesia arnoldii species as it could grow to as much as 1.5 meters in diameter, and blooms only from February to June.

Tourists in front of a Rafflesia arnoldii flower in Tebat Monok, Kepahiang district, Bengkulu.(TEMPO/Iqbal Lubis) The flower has attracted many since its first blossom.

'World's biggest flower' that is almost 4ft wide and smells like ROTTING FLESH blooms in Indonesian rainforest - but dies just one week later. Rafflesia tuan-mudae blooms for a few days and smells ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Google the search site today put a unique logo, Rafflesia Arnoldii flower. Google doodle looks dominated by red and brown. As the cursor is drawn near the picture, the words "25th ...