Living Thailand
Parasitic Plants
(Sapira himalayana) A beautiful, rare and relatively unknown parasitic plant that can be found between December and January at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum. In full bloom. Flower is 20cms and has the rancid smell of rotting meat. Photo taken December, 2014.
(Sapira himalayana) A beautiful, rare and relatively unknown parasitic plant that can be found between December and January at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum. A flower just opening. Photo taken December, 2014.
(Sapira himalayana) A beautiful, rare and relatively unknown parasitic plant that can be found between December and January at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chaiyaphum. This photo shows all stages, bud, fully open and rotting specimens (2 stages). Photo taken December, 2014.