TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — Environmentalists recently discovered the rare endemic parasitic plant Rafflesia lagascae in Barangay Eva, Calanasan town, Apayao, during a slash-and-burn ...
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A rare “corpse flower” has been found thriving in the forest of Calanasan town in Apayao on Tuesday. The discovery came amid the observance of World Wildlife Day. The ...
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 diameter and weigh as much as 15 pounds. Rafflesia arnoldii is believed to ...
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, ...