DO U KNOW ABOUT Largest flower in world

rafflesia
.
The flower with the world's largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii.
.

.
Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants .
.
It contains approximately 28 species
.

.
This rare flower is foundin the rainforests of Indonesia.
.

.
Rafflesia was found in the Indonesian rain forest by an Indonesian guide working for Dr. Joseph Arnold in 1818, and named after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles ,
.

.
Itcan grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds!
.

.
Itcan grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds!
.

.
The plant has no stems, leaves or true roots.
.

.
It attachesitself to a host plant to obtain water and nutrients. When in bloom, the Rafflesia emits a repulsive odor, similar to that of rotting meat. This odor attracts insects that pollinate the plant.
.

.
hence its local names which translate to .corpse flower. or .meat flower.
.

.
Rafflesia is the official state flower of Indonesia , the Sabah state in Malaysia , and of the Surat Thani Province , Thailand .
.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.


.

.