Rare Indonesian flower captured in bloom

This rare Indonesian flower was spotted in glorious full bloom in West Sumatra. A Rafflesia tuan-mudae flower was found in the Maninjau reserve, three hours away from Padang, on July 23. The flower is known for its large size – this specimen was measured to be 100.8 centimetres (3 feet) in diameter. Footage shows uncredible close-ups of the rugged texture of the flower as well as its bud. The flower – which is one of the national flowers of Indonesia – emits an odour similar to that of rotting flesh, attracting flies that act as a pollinator. The flower's bloom lasts, on average, just seven days.