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Archive for April 28th, 2008

Rafflesia Flower (Sighting is no Guarantee)

Posted by beautifulkk on April 28, 2008

Rafflesia Keithii
rafflesia flower

Rafflesia is claimed to be the largest flower on earth, and it can be found only in the rainforests of South East Asia. Rafflesia is rarely seen, because it needs the perfect condition of right humidity and warmth for it to blossom. As many as seven to nine months are needed for the Rafflesia to grow from bud to flower. After blossom the Rafflesia flower will last only 4 to 5 days, as the strong smell of the flower attracts small animals to feast on it.

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