Sunny Priyan
Rafflesia blooms can grow over 3 feet wide and weigh up to 10 kg.
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Rafflesia has no leaves, stems, or roots. It lives entirely inside a host vine.
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It survives by absorbing nutrients from its host, a tropical vine from the Tetrastigma genus.
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Found in Southeast Asian rainforests, Rafflesia blooms unpredictably and lasts just a few days.
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The flower emits a foul odor, similar to rotting flesh, to attract carrion flies for pollination.
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Due to habitat loss and its fragile life cycle, Rafflesia is endangered and protected in several regions.
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