Rafflesia arnoldii, known as the corpse flower, is a species of flowering plant native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. It is famous for producing the largest individual flower on Earth, which can reach up to three feet in diameter. The plant is a parasitic species, relying on host vines for nutrients and lacking visible leaves, stems, or roots. Its foul odor, reminiscent of rotting flesh, attracts pollinators such as carrion flies.
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