Giant Rafflesia flower
2008-07-24 02:21:40 GMT 2008-07-24 10:21:40 (Beijing Time) SINA.com
(Photo/Reuters)
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A rare Rafflesia is seen in flower in the rain forest near the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia July 23, 2008. The plant, which can measure up to 100cm in diameter, is a fungi, has no stems, leaves or true roots and only flowers for 2 days before rotting down to appear and smell like rotting meat.
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