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 ...

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 ...

Gurkha soldiers of the British Army in the Malayan jungles during the anti-Communist insurgency in the 1950s. Photo: US LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The Royal Belum State Park in Perak is the last remaining ...

Did you know that the largest flower in the world is also the worst-smelling? The largest flower in the world [Youtube] The world’s largest flower, known as Rafflesia arnoldii, can be found in the ...

Discover the world's most extraordinary and elusive blooms, from the mysterious Ghost Orchid to the vibrant Jade Vine.

Discover the world’s largest flowers, from giant Rafflesias to Titan arums, showcasing nature’s incredible scale and beauty.

Under the right conditions, stem cells from the innermost layer of the tooth — known as dental pulp — can be coaxed into forming neuronal cells (pictured here) with specific shapes and features, says ...

The belief that Rafflesia is a repeat-flowering holoparasite with an invasive endophytic mycelium-like vegetative body is not supported by evidence. Instead, the evidence favors Rafflesia as a ...

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 ...