Rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii) produces the largest individual flower in the world, which can grow up to 1 meter in diameter. It emits a strong odor of decaying flesh to attract pollinators. This scent attracts carrion flies, which are the primary pollinators of the plant.
Rafflesia arnoldii is native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia. It thrives in the dense, humid jungle environment.
It is a parasitic plant that lacks leaves, stems, and roots. It derives its nutrients from the host plant, usually a vine in the genus Tetrastigma.
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