The largest flower is the the Rafflesia or “corpse flower” and it has a very pungent scent – hence its nickname because it often smells like rotting flesh
White flowers tend to be more scented than coloured flowers
Sunflower stems used to fill lifejackets before modern technology and materials were invented which proved more effective
Onions contain a mild antibiotic that fights infections
There are over 15,000 species of roses grown around the world
Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell and Barbara Streisand each have a rose named after them
Tulip Bulbs can be used instead of onions for cooking
The rose family also includes apricots, cherries, peaches, pears, apples, plums and almonds
Broccoli is a flower and also a vegetable
Saffron comes from the crocus flower
In Malta, chrysanthemums are connected with funeral and it is considered bad luck to keep the flower indoors – However Feng shui ideology believes that chrysanthemums bring joy and laughter to any roo
Tulips can grow up to an inch a day after being cut
There are over 250,000 species of flowering plants in the world
During the 1600s, Tulips were so treasured and valuable that their bulbs were worth more than gold
The largest flower is the the Rafflesia or “corpse flower” and it has a very pungent scent – hence its nickname because it often smells like rotting flesh 
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