Rafflesia is one of the largest flowers on Earth and is infamous for producing an odor compared to rotting flesh. Scientists ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An international group of scientists has issued an urgent call for coordinated action to save the iconic genus Rafflesia, which ...

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 ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- At one yard in diameter and red as a new Ford Mustang, the Rafflesia plant makes quite a first impression. It stands out amid the jungles full of dull, green vines where it lives.

Rafflesia, which smells like rotting flesh, is facing habitat loss. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 25, 2023 2:15 PM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

According to multiple reports, Deki has dedicated much of his life to protecting and finding rare plants in Indonesia. During ...

JAKARTA: In November, people on social media rejoiced for a few weeks following the rediscovery of a rare species of the Rafflesia parasitic flower in West Sumatra. However, the rediscovery was met by ...

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 ...

A nature-led installation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Terminal 1 brings Malaysia’s wildlife memorably into the airport.