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the rafflesia attracts flies , which in turn pollinate the rafflesia

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What is the nickname of the Rafflesia flower?

A nickname for Rafflesia is "Corpse Flower" because it has the appearance and odor of rotting flesh. We don't like the smell but it attracts many flies that help pollinate the flowers.


From what family is rafflesia?

The rafflesia is from the family Rafflesiaceae.


Does the Rafflesia live in the tropical rainforest?

there is a bad smell on the flower which attracts flies and they pollinate which helps them to reproduce.


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What is the scientific name for rafflesia?

Rafflesia ssp.Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants. There are approximately 25 verified species of Rafflesia.


What are the scientific name of rafflesia?

Rafflesia is the scientific/Latin/botanical name. Rafflesia is the genus.


What is rafflesia endangered?

it is becausethe rain Forest are cut out where also rafflesia cannot grow


Do you have facts about the giant rafflesia?

Rafflesia is the largest flower.It belongs to:Kingdom:PlantaeDivision:Magnoliospidaclass:magnoliospidaOrder:malphigialesFamily:rafflesiaceae


Is the rafflesia arnoldii plant rare?

Yes, a rafflesia is an endangered plant.


What kind of plant is rafflesia arnoldii?

it is a parasitic plant like rafflesia


Does rafflesia need sunlight?

i think the rafflesia doesn't need sunlight


How does the huge flower of the rafflesia plant attract insects?

The huge flower of the parasitic Rafflesia arnoldii attracts flies and other insects to pollinate it by having a reddish-brown color and stinking like rotting meat. That is why it is called the 'corpse flower'. The flower has a diameter of 3 ft (1 meter) and weighs up to 24 pounds (11 kilograms).