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 ...

The Malaysian parasitic plant Rafflesia cantleyi, with its 50cm diameter flowers, has 'stolen' genes from its host Tetrastigma rafflesiae. Analysis of these genes shows that their functions range from ...

A team of international scientists has issued an urgent need to protect the genus Rafflesia, containing the largest flowers in the world, from becoming extinct. The team comprises botanists from the ...

The parasitic Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest single flowering plant in the world (Picture: Getty) A parasitic plant that smells like rotting meat is at risk of extinction, scientists have warned.

An international group of scientists, including botanists at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden, has issued an urgent call for coordinated action to save the iconic genus Rafflesia, which ...

Rafflesia is the world’s largest flower - and also one of botany’s enduring mysteries. Dr Chris Thorogood has endured significant hardships to get a glimpse. He's chopped his way through thick forests ...

A biologist finally saw the rare Rafflesia hasseltii bloom after a 13-year search in Sumatra's rainforests. This elusive 'corpse flower' is known for its strong smell and short blooming period. The ...

The endangered Samar Rafflesia (Rafflesia manillana), one of the Philippines’ rarest flowering plants, blooms inside the protected forests of Samar Island Natural Park. It was documented for the first ...

A new study finds that most Rafflesia species, which produce the world's largest flowers, face extinction. Lack of protection at local, national, and international levels means that remaining ...