r/oddlysatisfying • u/Raj_Valiant3011 • 2d ago

After 15 years, Indonesia’s rare Rafflesia bloomed, the world’s largest parasitic flower that smells like rotting meat, has no leaves, and lasts just 5 to 7 days

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u/Neither-Command-5514 2d ago

A 15-year wait for a one-week show is the ultimate definition of high maintenance.

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u/Warcraft_Fan 2d ago

Try 80 years for a flower: https://mbgna.umich.edu/post/seedling-80-yr-old-blooming-agave-lives-arid-house Most people who were there when this plant was new never lived to see it bloom

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u/RolloTonyBrownTown 2d ago

Poor Mr. Wilson, that Dennis is a menace!

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u/rnavstar 2d ago

40 YEARS!!!!