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The worlds largest flower Rafflesia arnoldii has bloomed perfectly in bushland forest, Bengkulu. The position of the flower was hanging above the host stem and also about two meters above the ground. member of Guci Oandang Rare Care Puspa Community, Nopriansyah said on Monday(15/1) in Bengkulu that the position of the blossoming Rafflesia arnoldii  is very unique. The flower habitat has mapped by community members and monitored for protection. Moreover, Rafflesia Arnoldi is mostly located in the rubber garden and coffee that maintain by the people. Nopriyansyah added, that he tries to make the habitat of Rafflesia arnoldii in Kaur, Bengkulu is protected and becomes the conservation area. The community together with local government and Natural Resources Conservation Center (NKSDA) Bengkulu-Lampung already mapped Rafflesia arnoldi habitat in Kaur. The forest area around Penangkulan River has known as habitat of Rafflesia arnoldii and Rafflesia bengkuluensis//   Voi.Tempo