Rafflesia is deemed to be the largest flower specie on earth, and its homeland is the rainforests of South East Asia. Rafflesia is a very rare flower requiring a special condition of humidity and warmth for it to blossom. From a bud to become a complete flower, Refflesia needs seven to nine months and it blossoms only for 4 to 5 days.
Its powerful smell like perished meat spreads in the area when it is bloomed fully....
...Some species of Rafflesia flower could be as big as 120 cm in diameter and weigh up to 10 Kilograms.
This amazing plant has no stems, leaves or roots. The only part of the plant that can be seen outside the host vine is the five-petaled flower...
... Rafflesia is classified as parasite, getting the nutrient out of its host.
Refflesia has been used in different ways by the locals. In Thailand, young buds of the flower are eaten as popular feast. In Peninsular Malaysia, Rafflesia buds are used by women to prevent internal bleeding and compress the womb after delivery. Men use it as an energy drink or as amorous remedy....
