The Enigmatic Rafflesia: A Parasitic Flower's Odd Existence

Have you ever wondered what lurks deep within the heart of a Sumatran rainforest? Imagine a carrion fly, zeroing in on the scent of decomposition, only to encounter not a rotting carcass but the world's largest—and perhaps strangest—flower: Rafflesia arnoldii. This flower isn't just a marvel of nature; it's a story waiting to be told.