Botanical Article Bibliographic Records
HI Number 152821
Author: Verneur, J.T
Coauthors:
Title: Fleur extraordinaire.
MLP no: 3310A
BPH Series Abbreviation:
J. Voyages Découv.
Citation: 15(45): 135. 1822 [July]
Year(s):
1822
Note: Discovered in 1818 in Sumatra by Dr. J. Arnold, the flower belongs to a new genus called Rafflesia, coming between Aristolochia and Tassiflora, according to Professor R. Brown. It measures, when fully opened, 3 ft. in diameter and weighs 15 pounds.