rafflesia
Translation
rafflesia
Examples
The rafflesia is known as the corpse flower.
The rafflesia is known as the corpse flower.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rafflesia a type of parasitic flowering plant The rafflesia is known as the corpse flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corpse flower
Etymology
Named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the leader of the expedition that discovered it.
Memory Tips
Imagine Sir 'Raffles' finding this huge, smelly flower. The name sounds as exotic as the plant.