Dipterocarps (Dipterocarpacea), the largest of all rainforest trees – some are over 150 feet tall. ... Flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), the corpse flower, Borneo.

Size and stench have made Rafflesia famous, but these aren't even close to the plants' most fascinating trait. Unlike most flowers, Rafflesia has no leaves, no stems, not even any roots.

Flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), the corpse flower, Borneo. It has no stem, or leaves to produce food, instead it grows out of a vine on which it feeds.

Rafflesia kemumu in the rainforest of Sumatra. Image credit: Chris Thorogood. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

The largest flower in the world is Rafflesia arnoldii. It grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and can be as wide as 3 feet and weigh up to 11 kilograms. This giant flower is famous for its ...

From walking the world’s highest via ferrata in Kinabalu to witnessing more than 80 types of orchids in Maliau, read on for five of the best hotspots for rainforest adventures in Sabah, Malaysia. 1.

According to Zulhaznan, Rafflesia flowers in Kelantan can be found in several locations. In addition to Lojing, it has been spotted in Gunung Setong, Kuala Betus, and Taman Negara Kuala Koh.

KOTA KINABALU: Apart from attracting nature lovers, Sabah's spectacular Rafflesia flower is set to become a symbol of empowerment for rural communities through an initiative that could turn ...

Since the Rafflesia flower blooms for a day or two, it is a rare sight indeed. One has to be lucky, and be at the right place at the right time. The author with Gau Lal Gurung, 96, is a Gurkha veteran ...

A high-end restaurant in Shanghai introduced a rainforest-themed menu that includes a dessert made with sterilised elephant dung. The concept has received mixed reactions from diners and social ...