Rafflesia is, of course, well known in South-East Asia. But apparently, its name is more well known than what it is. In Singapore, there is a condominium named

Rafflesia is, of course, well known in South-East Asia. But apparently, its name is more well known than what it is. In Singapore, there is a condominium named "Rafflesia" (next to the locally famous education institution, Raffles Institution) and I always wondered how the residents would react to know they are living in a place named after a smelly, parasitic plant. :-)