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Largest single flower

The current largest single flower record is 3′ 7.7″, held by Rafflesia arnoldii. Last checked October 14, 2026.

3′ 7.7″

Rafflesia arnoldii

Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia

Holder
Rafflesia arnoldii
Record
3′ 7.7″
Metric
1.11 m
Exact figure
111 cm across, recorded in January 2020
Location
Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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