Corpse Flower Parasite. If the plant is lucky the flies will travel to another receptive corpse flower. One species has the largest flowers in the world.
Photograph by Jeremy Holden The largest flower in the world Rafflesia arnoldii is more than three feet across. Aug 19 2012 One interesting parasite is Rafflesia which is also known as the corpse flower due to the distinctive odor that it produces. Once they realize its not a dead animal the insects leave covered in corpse flower pollen.
Amorphophallus titanum is endemic to Sumatra.
Photograph by Jeremy Holden The largest flower in the world Rafflesia arnoldii is more than three feet across. The flowers stink makes them believe that its a good place to lay. Because it is incapable of photosynthesis it must obtain its nourishment by parasitic means. Photograph by Jeremy Holden The largest flower in the world Rafflesia arnoldii is more than three feet across.