While in Borneo, he learned about the Rafflesia plant, which is a native of the area. Dr. Trond Schumacher, University of Oslo, Norway, collaborates with Barkman to study this incredible plant. "We ...

Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii), Borneo. This plant has no stem or leaves, instead it is a parasite on a vine. By feeding on its host, rafflesia is able to produce the world's biggest flower ...

Parasitic plants use a structure called a haustorium to penetrate their host plant. This specialised organ forms a connection between the two plants, which they use to drain nutrition. Some parasites, ...