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 ...
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In rare bloom in Sumatran jungle, Rafflesia hasseltii—the weird, stinky flower that made a man cry
After 13 years, Indonesian conservationist finds one of the world’s rarest flowers—it steals genes and smells like rotten ...
After a 13-year quest, scientists discovered the extremely rare Rafflesia hasseltii flower in Sumatra's rainforests. This giant, parasitic bloom, which only lasts about a week, was found by Dr. Chris ...
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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. All 42 known species of the parasitic plant genus Rafflesia, ...
RAFFLESIA is a parasitic plant that spends most of its life cycle within its host, a tropical vine, emerging only to bloom. Its flowers are the largest in the world, spanning up to a metre. Despite ...
New study finds that most Rafflesia species, which produce the world’s largest flowers, face extinction. Lack of protection at local, national, and international levels means that remaining ...
A giant Rafflesia, the largest flower species in the country, was spotted recently in a protected area in South Cotabato. Personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-SOCCSKSARGEN ...
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 ...
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Rare Rafflesia hasseltii bloom finally seen after 13 years in Sumatra’s tiger-patrolled jungle
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 ...
A new study finds that most Rafflesia species, which produce the world's largest flowers, face extinction. Lack of protection at local, national, and international levels means that remaining ...
JAKARTA – Four species of the rare parasitic flower Rafflesia are blooming simultaneously in Indonesia’s Bengkulu province, a highly unusual phenomenon and a positive sign for the conservation of ...
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