The Rafflesia

The Rafflesia is the largest flower in the world.  The Rafflesia grows over three feet wide and four feet tall.  The flower, which takes tow years to bloom is only open for one full week.  Surprisingly it has no stem or leaves.  It grows on the roots of another plant.  Do not get close to the blossoms which smell like rotten meat.  Because of the terrible odor of the Rafflesia it is often called ''The Corpse Flower'' or ''The Stinking Lily.''