How big is the Rafflesia flower?

Answer 1

Size of FLOWER....

The Rafflesia flower extends nearly 3 feet across and can weigh up to 15 lbs. There are 13 species of Rafflesia remaining. Rafflesia arnoldii blooming in Sumatra's Bukit Daun forest is a local event. The Tebat Monok rare flora group erects fences to protect the flowers from disturbance. The largest spring 2011 Rafflesia bloom in this forest measured 1 meter in diameter, a full 3 feet. The flower boasts a deep red color with pale speckled petals surrounding a large round opening. The spiky projections in the center may help distribute the carrion scent.........

Answer 2

Rafflesia is the world's largest, the heaviest, the rarest and the one of the most stinkiest flowers in the world. It grows to 1 metre wide and weighs about 10 kgs. Rafflesia is a huge speckled five-petaled flower with a diameter up to 106 cm, and weighing up to 10 kg.

In some species, such as Rafflesia arnoldii, the flower may be over 100 centimetres (39 in) in diameter, and weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 lb). Even the smallest species, R. baletei, has 12 cm diameter flowers.

Answer 3

about 3 feet

(3 feet = 91.44 cm)