Rafflesia is the name of a large group of plants all of which smell of rotting flesh to attract flies and carrion beetles. A bright red flower reeking of decomposing flesh has bloomed in Indonesia ...

In news that bodes well for conservation and a cleaner future for all, a rare and endangered species of plant, the Sapria himalayana, an Indian cousin of the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia, has ...

Some reached a large size in a very small amount of time ... Half a state can be cut down in order to grow things like coffee." Not only does Rafflesia face habitat loss, but the plant is challenged ...

The Rafflesia arnoldii is the world’s largest flower. Known for its size and unique smell, it’s a rare natural wonder. Tap to read in detail.

Chris Thorogood with Rafflesia arnoldii, the largest flower in the world, in Sumatra. Image credit: Chris Thorogood. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

This was the largest flower in the world, the book said, spanning over a metre. I was possessed by it and wanted to see one growing in the wild more than anything. Rafflesia had cast its spell on me.

This plant has no stem or leaves, instead it is a parasite on a vine. By feeding on its host, rafflesia is able to produce the world's biggest flower, a metre across. Its success depends on ...

Here's a look at some of the species on the chopping block. The rafflesia species is the largest flower on the planet and is native to Southeast Asia. The parasitic plants are sometimes called ...

SIBU: A Rafflesia flower at Gunung Gading National Park has bloomed, attracting many visitors eager to witness its breathtaking beauty. In a Facebook post, the park said the Rafflesia measuring ...

Some arums, stapelia and the largest flower in the world - the rafflesia - smell like rotting meat! The reason for this horrible whiff is to attract flies, which carry their pollen to other flowers.