rafflesia: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Rafflesia • monster flower

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Rafflesia flower

Large red Rafflesia flower with spotted petals is shown close up, with lines representing foul odor emanating from the flower. Bold text reads the phrase: Smells like death.

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Rafflesia magnifica monster flower parasitic plant Tetrastigma Rafflesiaceae