Rafflesia is a unique plant that lives in the forests of Sumatra and Kalimantan, including Indonesia. It is famous for its giant flower, which can be more than one meter in diameter, and is called the largest flower in the world.

Interestingly, Rafflesia has no leaves, stems, or roots of its own. It lives by attaching to the roots of the Tetrastigma vine, then sucks nutrients from its host.

This flower has a pungent smell like rotten meat. That smell is not accidental; its purpose is to attract flies to come and help with pollination.

Because it is rare and only blooms for a few days, seeing Rafflesia in person is a special experience. It is a reminder that nature has both beautiful and strange ways to survive.