A team of scientists from the UK and Indonesia has discovered a rare Rafflesia hasseltii in a rainforest in West Sumatra. Indonesian botanist Septian Andriki and Chris Thorogood, deputy director of ...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — Environmentalists recently discovered the rare endemic parasitic plant Rafflesia ...
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, ...
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 ...
Deep within the rainforests of Southeast Asia is one of the most unusual plants to have been found anywhere in the world. The ...
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 ...
If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. As the corpse flower blooms at the Huntington garden and museum in San Marino, officials ...