Bengkulu, Indonesia - Illegal logging in the protected Bukit Daun forest, Bengkulu, threatens the habitat of the world`s largest flower, the Raflesia Arnoldi, a botanical researcher said. There are16 Raflesia Arnoldi flowers inside the protected forest last year.

The researches urge the local government to take preventive action against illegal logging that can endanger the Raflesia Arnoldi`s habitat in Bengkulu. The local environmental activists also lobby the government and make more campaigns in order to raise attention on the importance of keeping biodiversity

Rafflesia is the largest, heaviest, rarest and one of the most smelly flowers in the world. In full bloom , its crown can reach a diameter of 1 meter and weigh about 10 kgs. Interestingly, Rafflesia is a parasitic plant without any leaves, stems and roots

Always keep in mind that we cannot eat money. So conserve the nature before it's too late.