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Rhizanthes deceptor

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Genus
  
Rhizanthes

Order
  
Malpighiales

Family
  
Rafflesiaceae

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Rhizanthes, Malpighiales, Rafflesiaceae, Tetrastigma, Stinking corpse lily

Rhizanthes deceptor


Rhizanthes deceptor is a species of parasitic flowering plant without leaves, stems, roots, or photosynthetic tissue. They grow on roots of the Tetrastigma vine. They are only found in the tropical forests of Sumatra at 500–700 m. The flowers are white, with red-brown tips, and are from 20 to 27 cm across.

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Rhizanthes deceptor Wikipedia