Which is the largest flower in the world?

Answer 1

The largest flower in this World is RAFFLESIA. It weighs between 4-7 kgs and its diameter is about 0.75-1.5m. The flower has a rotted-flesh smell. It is mostly red in colour with numerous pores.

Answer 2

Hi, very interesting question!!!
The world's largest flower, called Rafflesia, can have a diameter up to one meter and can weigh up to 10 kilograms. It also smells like rotting flesh. Discovery News tells us that its genetic roots have been uncovered and that this plant that smells so bad is related to delicate flowers such as poinsettias or violets.
The flower, which is one of 20 species collectively called Rafflesia, is related to poinsettias, violets, passionflowers, and other members of the order Malpighiales, according to a paper published in the current Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Researchers also have some intriguing theories as to why Rafflesia smells so awful, why its flowers bloom only once a year and live for five to seven days, why the plant is a parasite, and why it likes to attract flies that normally go for mounds of dead flesh.

Interesting!!!

Answer 3

Hi,

The flower with the world's largest bloom is the 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! It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem. It attaches itself 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.

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/flower.html

Answer 4

The Rafflesia arnoldii.

Answer 5

It's this giant flower in indonesia that smells like a rotting carcass. I can't remember what it was called.

Answer 6

yeah it is from indonesia.and it does smell like rotten eggs.but it can also be rarely found in some parts of asia, like in the philippines.it is called RAFFLESIA.

Answer 7

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