Rafflesia arnoldii, Giant Corpse Flower in habitat, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Self-portrait.
The largest flower in the world grows as a parasite on the vine of Tetrastigma spp. It has no chlorophyll and no leaves. only the buds, flower, and fruit are ever visible outside of the Tetrastigma spp host.
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Taken on November 27, 2015
Rafflesia arnoldii, Giant Corpse Flower in habitat, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Self-portrait.
The largest flower in the world grows as a parasite on the vine of Tetrastigma spp. It has no chlorophyll and no leaves. only the buds, flower, and fruit are ever visible outside of the Tetrastigma spp host.
9,211
views
49
faves
10
comments
Uploaded on March 2, 2016
Taken on November 27, 2015