Family Rafflesiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of parasitic plants of the order Aristolochiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rafflesiaceae is often referred to as the family of corpse lilies due to the strong odour emitted by the flowers of certain species within this family.
- The family Rafflesiaceae consists of twelve genera, primarily comprising parasitic plants of the tropical regions.
- The Philippines is home to several species of the Rafflesiaceae family which includes the largest individual flower in the world, Rafflesia arnoldii.
- In their natural habitat, the Rafflesiaceae family are endoparasites that derive nutrients by establishing connections to the tissues of certain host plants.
- Rafflesiaceae family members are characterized by their unique, fragrant flowers that often attract carrion-feeding flies for pollination.