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Rafflesia

Rafflesia sp

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Description:

There are thought to be 28 species of this flower which includes the world's largest single flower, over one metre across. This particular one was much smaller, being perhaps only 30-40cm across. Picture 3 is a flower bud. These do not have their own roots but instead grow on vines.

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest

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