Check out the Longest Flower Names in the World that you can include in your garden to create a shock value!
You might have seen the most colorful or the most fragrant blossoms, but do you know about the longest flower names? Well, you are in for a treat!
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Longest Flower Names in the World
1. Amorphophallus titanum (Titan Arum)
Also known as the “corpse flower” due to its strong odor, it’s one of the world’s largest flowers, growing up to an impressive height of 10 feet (3 meters).
2. Puya raimondii (Queen of the Andes)
This rare flower is native to the high Andes of Bolivia and Peru. It can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall and has a flower spike that can reach over 15 feet (4.5 meters) in length.
3. Talipot Palm (Corypha umbraculifera)
Native to India and Sri Lanka, the Talipot Palm blooms only once in its lifetime of 30-80 years, making it a sight to behold! Its stalk holds thousands of tiny flowers and can reach up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) in height.
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4. Rafflesia arnoldii (Stinking Corpse Lily)
It holds the record for the largest individual flower in the world, growing up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter. However, it’s known for its unpleasant odor, similar to rotting flesh.
5. Echium pininana (Tower of Jewels)
Native to the Canary Islands, this plant can reach heights of up to 13 feet (4 meters). It produces a spike of blue or deep maroon-violet flowers.
6. Agave Americana (Century Plant)
While it typically grows about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall, its flower spike can shoot up to 25-30 feet (7.6-9 meters) in the air! Some can even grow taller than that! Imagine!
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7. Foxtail Agave
If there’s any award for the sheer beauty of the longest flower – this one wins it, hands down! This might not be the tallest out there, but it is surely the most stunning one, growing upto 14-24 feet long!
8. Sunflower
This one might not be as long or tall as the other ones on this list, but it stands its ground with the height! It can easily reach a towering height of 18-22 feet with a glorious flower at the top!
