Rafflesia arnoldii Rafflesia arnoldii Rafflesia arnoldii, commonly called the corpse lily, is a species of flowering plant in the parasitic genus "Rafflesia". It is noted for producing the largest individual flower on Earth. It has a very strong and unpleasant odour of decaying flesh, earning it the nickname "corpse flower". It is endemic to the rainforests of Sumatra and possibly Borneo. Although there are some plants with larger flowering organs like the titan arum ("Amorphophallus titanum") and talipot palm ("Corypha umbraculifera"), those are technically clusters of many flowers. "Rafflesia arnoldii" (), also called Kerubut (Devil's Betelnut Box), is one of the three
Rafflesia tuan-mudae flower are flies. All "Rafflesia" flowers emit a rotting meat stench attracting pollinators, although the smell of "R. tuan-mudae" is comparatively mild. However, they are no less effective at attracting these flies, upon whose back pollen is deposited. Male and female flowers can only be identified by fingering under the central disk for the anthers. However, visitors are encouraged not to touch or handle the buds in particular, as they are fragile and may die. In Sarawak, one of the easiest locations to see "R. tuan-mudae" is at Gunung Gading National Park, at the park headquarters or near Waterfall 7.