Sunday, April 19, 2009

Superlatives!

Things may grow larger here in the South, thanks to an extended growing season, but nothing tops these botanical monsters. Rafflesia, more commonly known as the world's largest single flower, can have a diameter up to three feet, Unfortunately, it also carries the aroma of rotting flesh! Native to Southeast Asia, the Rafflesia is related to violets, poinsettias, passionflowers, which it slightly

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