Rafflesia

Blog post and photography by Peter Hemenway

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The Rafflesia, the biggest single flower in the world takes 9 months to bloom and then stays alive for about 3-5 days before dying.

It is possible to find guides in parts of Malaysia that offer a trek through the jungle during this peak blooming period.

At full bloom the 5 petals and red spots in the center are magnificent to see.

It is one of the rarest plants in the world and on the verge of extinction.

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