The largest flower in the world is a rare and incredible sight. It also has a very unique smell. 🌺🫣 When you imagine a plant, what do you think of? Lush green leaves, the sweet smell of a flower or maybe some roots? Well, the world’s largest flower doesn’t have any of these! Rafflesia is a parasitic behemoth that has baffled scientists since its discovery. Taking years to grow from seed to flower, it undergoes most of its long life hidden discreetly on the forest floor. When finally ready, it

The world’s largest flower is Rafflesia arnoldii. This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia. It can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds! Repost • @sciencechannel The rafflesia has no stems, no leaves, and no roots. The largest flower on Earth is a holoparasite of vines that smells like rotting flesh and can weigh up to 22 lb. Holoparasites cannot complete their life-cycle without exploiting a suitable host. Once it does, it will begin spreading its absorptive organ

Adelaide’s Titan Arum, nicknamed Smellanie, prepares to fill the air with its notorious rotting-flesh smell as thousands set to gather to see the rare bloom. 📌 FIND OUT MORE: https://bit.ly/3NlHT97 | The Advertiser