Rafflesia kemumu in the rainforest of Sumatra. Chris Thorogood. Most plants in the parasitic genus Rafflesia—which contains the world’s largest flower—may be at risk of extinction, new ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

He said the Rafflesia tengku-adlinii was named after one of Sabah’s foremost conservationists, Datuk Dr Tengku D. Z. Adlin. The flower was discovered in 1987 by the late Prof. Kamarudin Mat ...