Raflesia Arnoldi

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Radlesia Arnoldi
Size: Rafflesia arnoldii boasts the world's largest flower, with a diameter that can reach around 1 meter or more, weighing up to 11 kilograms.

Appearance: This striking flower is typically red-brown with white specks and lacks leaves, stems, or roots. It thrives as a parasite within its host plant.

Parasitic Growth: Rafflesia arnoldii is a parasitic plant that resides within the roots of its host plant, known as Tetrastigma. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesize, instead absorbing nutrients from its host.

Unpleasant Odor: One of its distinctive features is the foul odor it emits, resembling the stench of rotting flesh. This odor attracts flies and carrion insects for pollination.

Habitat: Rafflesia arnoldii is found in the tropical rainforests of several Indonesian regions, especially Sumatra and Kalimantan. It is critically rare and threatened by poaching and rainforest destruction.