REJANG LEBONG, 3 December (BelTA - ANTARA) - Two Rafflesia arnoldii flowers blossomed simultaneously Indonesia's in Selamat Sudiarjo Village, Bermani Ulu Sub-district, Rejang Lebong District, Bengkulu ...

A biologist finally saw the rare Rafflesia hasseltii bloom after a 13-year search in Sumatra's rainforests. This elusive 'corpse flower' is known for its strong smell and short blooming period. The ...

After 13 years, Indonesian conservationist finds one of the world’s rarest flowers—it steals genes and smells like rotten flesh.

After a dedicated 13-year search, biologist Dr Chris Thorogood finally witnessed the rare Rafflesia hasseltii, famously known as the “corpse flower,” blooming in its natural habitat. This ...

The Provincial Tourism Development Council (PTDC) and the Local Council for Culture and the Arts (LCCA) shared updates on the ...

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WHEN Oxford University initially posted an Instagram to celebrate the discovery of a rare Rafflesia hasseltii in West Sumatra, it credited only British botanist Chris Thorogood, failing to name the ...

The recent rediscovery of Rafflesia hasseltii, an extremely rare giant parasitic red flower, in a forest in Indonesia’s West Sumatra has sparked a backlash after Oxford University’s initial social ...

Flower itself emits a distinctive odour reminiscent of rotting meat to attract pollinators Manila: A rare Rafflesia schadenbergiana has been discovered in South Cotabato, Mindanao, marking one of the ...

A biologist has shared the heartwarming moment he found one of the rarest flowers in the world, breaking down in tears over the discovery. Dr Chris Thorogood, associate professor of biology at the ...

Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia. Dems fall short of flipping deep-red House seat in surprisingly competitive Tennessee ...