Question

Rafflesia arnoldii is its botanical name and it holds a world record in the plant world. What is the record?

• A. Tallest cacti
• B. Largest bloom
• C. Longest surviving tree
• D. Smallest plant

Hint:

Think about which plant produces the biggest single flower on Earth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the plant.
Rafflesia arnoldii is a rare parasitic plant found in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. It has no stem, leaves, or roots of its own and draws nutrients from a host vine.

Step 2: Match the plant to its known record.
Its single bloom can grow over 3 feet wide and weigh up to 10 kg, making it the largest individual flower of any plant on the planet. It is not a cactus, not a tree, and not among the smallest plants, so those three record claims do not apply here.

Final Answer:
The record it holds is for the largest bloom in the plant world. \[ \boxed{\text{Largest bloom}} \]