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 ...

You'd have to be like Indiana Jones and hack your way through a thick jungle if you want to find the rafflesia – and even then, this beautiful flower doesn’t just grow on trees, because it ...

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 ...

Barkman has spent a lot of time abroad in the pursuit of advancing understanding of Rafflesia. He collected DNA samples of about 15 species of the plant in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...