Rafflesia arnoldii
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Rafflesia arnoldii is a species of flowering plant in the parasitic genus Rafflesia within the family Rafflesiaceae. It is native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo.
Rafflesia arnoldii, Sumatra
Specimen of Rafflesia arnoldii at the Kyoto Botanical Garden
Mature Rafflesia arnoldii flower with buds
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Rafflesia arnoldii
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