The stench of decay announces death—but Rafflesia plants turn it on like a neon sign. Forty-two parasitic species exude the smell of rot to lure insects, thriving under the guise of death. From a ...
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, ...
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In rare bloom in Sumatran jungle, Rafflesia hasseltii—the weird, stinky flower that made a man cry
New Delhi: After a day of trekking deep into a Sumatran rainforest, conservationist Septian ‘Deki’ Andriki knelt beside a blooming Rafflesia Hasseltii, and wept. The moment marked the culmination of ...
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