OMG! The existence of the world's largest flower is in danger, it smells like a rotten corpse

This flower is called 'flower of corpses' because it smells like a rotten corpse. This flower named Rafflesia is also called the largest flower in the world, seeing which people are often surprised.

Flowers are generally known for their fragrance. Although every flower has its own unique fragrance, but do you know that there is a flower in the world which is not known for its fragrance but for its bad smell? Yes, the name of this flower is Rafflesia . This flower, which grows and blooms in the forests, smells like a rotten corpse. This is the reason why it is also called 'flower of corpses'. You will not be able to stay near this flower even for a minute. Although this stinky flower has attracted botanists for centuries, scientists are now warning that this flower is on the verge of extinction. Therefore, appropriate steps should be taken to save it.

Rafflesia flowers have become famous throughout the world for their smell of rotten flesh. This flower attracts flesh-eating flies. According to The Guardian report, a total of 42 species of Rafflesia are found around the world, but researchers have warned that all of them are in danger. Of these, 25 species have been categorized as critically endangered and 15 as moderately endangered.

The flower was discovered in the 18th century

Professor Dr. Chris Thorogood of Oxford Botanical Garden University says that Rafflesia is a parasitic plant, which does not have leaves, stem or roots and it also does not photosynthesize. These flowers are often seen in the forests of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. According to reports, this stinkiest flower in the world was first discovered by European explorers in the late 18th century. Since then, scientists around the world are constantly keeping an eye on this flower and are trying to save its existence.

Takes 5 months to bloom

You will be surprised to know that this flower, which looks like a sunflower, takes several months to bloom. It starts blooming from October and fully blooms in the month of March next year. According to reports, a few years ago this flower was also found in the forests of Indonesia, which was spread over about 4 square feet. At that time it was considered the largest blooming flower in the world.