Flower and green life

The image shows a Rafflesia arnoldii, commonly known as the corpse flower. It is one of the largest individual flowers in the world, notable for its strong odor that resembles the smell of rotting flesh, which attracts pollinating insects.

Key facts about Rafflesia arnoldii:

• Size: Can grow up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in diameter.
• Habitat: Found in Southeast Asian rainforests, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Parasitic plant: It has no leaves, stems, or roots and lives inside the tissue of vines in the genus Tetrastigma.
• Smell: Emits a foul odor to attract carrion flies for pollination.
• Conservation: Considered vulnerable due to habitat loss [1][2][3].

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