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The Biggest Flower in the World May Also Smell The Worst

The Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world, growing up to 3 feet in diameter and weighing up to 15 pounds. This flower is a parasitic plant that relies on the Tetrastigma family of wild ...
Greek Reporter

Scientists Capture Extremely Rare Rafflesia Bloom in Tiger-Patrolled Rainforest

Researchers document a rare night bloom of Rafflesia hasseltii deep inside a tiger-patrolled Sumatran rainforest.
Los Angeles Times

L.A.’s biggest — and smelliest — corpse flower is about to bloom. Here’s how to see it

Last year, pandemic restrictions prevented Los Angeles plant lovers from experiencing a beloved summertime ritual: standing in line at the Huntington in the hopes of catching a glimpse — and whiff — ...
CNET

Biggest Flower Ever Found Preserved in Amber Is at Least 33 Million Years Old

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Amber -- ...
Digital Journal

Asia’s biggest flower market makes stars out of influencers

E-commerce is big business in China and influencers and livestreamers have made their fortunes showcasing products for luxury brands and cosmetics firms, now the ...