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Kachss ยท 1 year ago
Corpse Flower (Rafflesia keithii)
Next on our list comes a rather morbid yet beautiful flowerโ Rafflesia keithii, or, the Corpse Flower. There is a bit of a debate over whether or not the true corpse flower is the Rafflesia keithii or the Titan arum. If youโve seen the movie Dennis the Menace than you may remember the flower that Mr. Wilson waited nearly 40 years to see bloomโthatโs the Titan arum. The Corpse Flower of which we speak now is much rarer and can only be found in the rainforests of Indonesia. The Corpse Flower is a parasitic organism that has no visible leaves, roots or stems, causing some to argue that the Corpse Flower isnโt a flower at allโrather a fungus. In addition to its vampiric traits, the Corpse Flower is the worldโs largest individual flower. Still wondering why itโs nicknamed the Corpse Flower? Letโs just say donโt breathe in its scent too deeply. |
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