Multiple choice general knowledge

The largest individual flower in the world, Rafflesia arnoldii, grows in the rain forests of Sumatra and Borneo. Its common name is:

  1. Bloomin’ Bertha

  2. Orangutan’s umbrella

  3. Raffleswort

  4. Stinking corpse flower
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rafflesia arnoldii is commonly called the "stinking corpse lily" or "corpse flower" because it emits a strong odor of decaying flesh to attract carrion flies for pollination. It's the largest individual flower, measuring up to 3 feet across.

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