Rafflesiaceae : Sapria himalayana

Rafflesia-flowers (Rafflesiaceae) are the impressive flowers of a parasitic plant which lives in the underground parts of certain vines. This species, Sapria himalayana or in Thai 'Krathon rusee', lives on Tetrastigma vines. It has 10 lobes, in contrast to the well known, larger, sumatran Rafflesia species that has 5 large lobes.
Rafflesia-flower (Rafflesiaceae) - Northern Thailand
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