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Officials celebrate after incredibly rare species resurfaces after 85 years: 'Spotting it in the wild was an unforgettable experience'
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 ...
Rare Rafflesia species discovered in new locations in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: A recent study found that Sabah’s rarest Rafflesia has been discoveredin new locations, says the Sabah ...
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Rafflesia blooms at Gunung Gading, drawing crowds
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 ...
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10 weird and wonderful plants from The Green Planet
Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), Borneo. 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 ...
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Unwanted guests: the weird world of parasitic plants
This specialised organ forms a connection between the two plants, which they use to drain nutrition. Some parasites, such as Rafflesia and Thurber’s stemsucker, grow within the plant and only emerge ...