1. What is the most widely eaten tuberous root? The POTATO back to questions

2. What is the world's largest flower? Found in tropical forests in Sumatra, the world's largest flower is called the flesh flower. This leafless plant, which can be over 3 feet in diameter and weigh up to 15 pounds, gives off an odor of rotting meat, most likely to attract pollinating insects. After blooming for a few weeks, it dissolves into slimy black mass. back to questions

3. What is the tallest tree? The eucalyptus at Mt. Baw Baw, Victoria, Australia, is believed to have measured 470 feet (143 meters) in 1885. The tallest tree currently standing is the "National Geographic Society" coast redwook (Sequoia sempervirens) in Redwood National Park, CA. It stood 373 feet (113 meters) in October 1990. back to questions