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Rafflesia keithii

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Rafflesiaceae

Scientific name
  
Rafflesia keithii

Order
  
Malpighiales

Genus
  
Rafflesia

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Rafflesia pricei, Rafflesia cantleyi, Rafflesia speciosa, Rafflesia tuan‑mudae, Rafflesia hasseltii

Rafflesia keithii


Rafflesia keithii is a parasitic flowering plant in the genus Rafflesia endemic to Sabah in Borneo. The flowers can grow up to one metre in diameter. It is named after Henry (Harry) George Keith, former Conservator of Forests in North Borneo (now Sabah).

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Rafflesia keithii


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