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Rhizanthes deceptor H. Bänziger & B. Hansen

Rhizanthes deceptor

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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.[1]

References

  1. ^ Bänziger, Hans; Hansen, Bertel (2000). "A new taxonomic revision of a deceptive flower, Rhizanthes Dumortier (Rafflesiaceae)" (PDF). The Natural History Bulletin of the Siam Society: 117–143. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-05-12.

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Rhizanthes deceptor: Brief Summary

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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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