Size and stench have made Rafflesia famous, but these aren't even close to the plants' most fascinating trait. Unlike most flowers, Rafflesia has no leaves, no stems, not even any roots.

Giant water lilies also have large, spiked leaves that can grow up to 9 feet (3 meters) ... Flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), the corpse flower, Borneo.

As their giant petals open, the blooming of flowers in the genus Rafflesia brings with them an overwhelming odor mimics the smell of rotting flesh. While their pungent stink might keep humans away ...

The largest flower in the world is Rafflesia arnoldii. It grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and can be as wide as 3 feet and weigh up to 11 kilograms. This giant flower is famous for its ...

The Rafflesia manillana is the tiniest species in the genus of Rafflesia. The diameter of this flower is 20 cm. The Rafflesia flower stays open only for a period of 5 to 7 days.

These plants smell like rotten meat — Now we know how they do it From the aptly-named carrion flower to the stinking corpse lily, these plants thrive through disgusting odors ...

Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), Borneo. 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 ...

Rafflesia, one of the greatest botanical enigmas, has aroused curiosity among scientists for centuries.The plant is a parasite that infects tropical vines in jungles across Southeast Asia (Brunei ...