(botany) Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus Rafflesia, from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard.
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rafflesia
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Editorial note
Some people could wonder why Rafflesia is the biggest flower in the planet if there is a 3m flower around.
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Quick take
(botany) Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus Rafflesia, from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard.
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for rafflesia.
noun
(botany) Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus Rafflesia, from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard.
Example sentences
Some people could wonder why Rafflesia is the biggest flower in the planet if there is a 3m flower around.
"DNA of Rafflesia surprises biologists" would be just a fine title, "The DNA of Rafflesia is strange" would be even better.
Rafflesia is one of the most famous vegetable trivia and part of the popular knowledge.
While I'd heard of the plant, I can't say I knew of it being called Rafflesia.
Rafflesia is, of course, well known in South-East Asia.
"DNA of Rafflesia lacks genomes for Chloroplasts", would be an even better title.
In Singapore, there is a condominium named "Rafflesia" (next to the locally famous education institution, Raffles Institution) and I always wondered how the residents would react to know they are living in a place named after a smelly, parasitic plant.
Quote examples
"DNA of Rafflesia surprises biologists" would be just a fine title, "The DNA of Rafflesia is strange" would be even better.
"DNA of Rafflesia lacks genomes for Chloroplasts", would be an even better title.
In Singapore, there is a condominium named "Rafflesia" (next to the locally famous education institution, Raffles Institution) and I always wondered how the residents would react to know they are living in a place named after a smelly, parasitic plant.
Proper noun examples
Rafflesia is one of the most famous vegetable trivia and part of the popular knowledge.
While I'd heard of the plant, I can't say I knew of it being called Rafflesia.
Rafflesia is, of course, well known in South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use rafflesia in a sentence?
Some people could wonder why Rafflesia is the biggest flower in the planet if there is a 3m flower around.
What does rafflesia mean?
(botany) Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus Rafflesia, from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard.
What part of speech is rafflesia?
rafflesia is commonly used as noun.