The magnificent Rafflesia, one of the largest flowers in the world, can grow up to 40 inches in diameter, sporting dramatic ...

Rafflesia is the name of a large group of plants all of which smell of rotting flesh to attract flies and carrion beetles. A bright red flower reeking of decomposing flesh has bloomed in Indonesia ...

He said some people believe that Rafflesia's odor may attract flies for pollination. "The smell isn't a painful smell like a skunk ... "Accelerated Rates of Floral Evolution at the Upper-Size Limit ...

The Rafflesia arnoldii is the world’s largest flower. Known for its size and unique smell, it’s a rare natural wonder. Tap to read in detail.

Some arums, stapelia and the largest flower in the world - the rafflesia - smell like rotting meat! The reason for this horrible whiff is to attract flies, which carry their pollen to other flowers.