The World's Biggest and Stinkiest Flower

SciShow Kids

Join Anthony and Squeaks as they explore the fascinating world of the Rafflesia arnoldii, better known as the corpse flower. This video introduces students to the largest flower on Earth, explaining not just its massive size and weight, but also its unique and pungent adaptation for survival. Viewers will learn why this plant smells like rotting meat instead of a sweet perfume and how this specific scent attracts the perfect pollinator: flies.