Parasitic plants: Stealing food and genes
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Image: Anton Joseph Kerner von Marilaun and Adolf Hansen. Pflanzenleben: Erster Band: Der Bau und die Eigenschaften der Pflanzen.
by Elio Rafflesias in the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia produce some of the biggest flowers in the world—up to one…
The BMC-series has been watching its weight this month, with two articles on heavy issues. Elsewhere, we had stolen genes…
The Parasitic Plant Rafflesia cantleyi, with its 50cm diameter flowers, has 'stolen' genes from its host Tetrastigma rafflesiae.
Rafflesia cantleyi, perhaps better known as the corpse flower for its pungent scent, steals everything from its host. Though…
Rafflesia cantleyi, perhaps better known as the corpse flower for its pungent scent, steals everything from its host. Though…