All 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, often known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to runaway destruction of their tropical forest habitats.

The world’s largest flower, known as Rafflesia arnoldii, can be found in the rainforests of Asia. It can grow up to 3 feet in ...

The Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world, growing up to 3 feet in diameter and weighing up to 15 pounds. This flower is a parasitic plant that relies on the Tetrastigma family of ...

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 pricei, the world's largest and most unique flower, is in bloom for only five days at the Rafflesia Information ...

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 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 ...

In Borneo - the largest island in Asia - a plant grows which has no stem, or leaves, and looks a little like a prop from a 1980s sci-fi movie. The corpse flower, also called Rafflesia, is the ...