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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Gloom and Vileplume}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Gloom and Vileplume}} | ||
Vileplume seems to be based on a {{wp|mandrake}}, plants from the ''{{wp|Mandragora}}'' genus whose roots sometimes resemble human figures | Vileplume seems to be based on a {{wp|mandrake}}, plants from the ''{{wp|Mandragora}}'' genus whose roots sometimes resemble human figures; and ''{{wp|Rafflesia}}'', a genus of parasitic plants known for their large, foul smelling flowers. It is especially similar to ''{{wp|Rafflesia arnoldii}}'', which produces the largest single flower on Earth. Female Vileplume resemble ''{{wp|Rafflesia hasseltii}}'' due to the larger spots on their petals. | ||
Its habit of attracting prey with its petals before immobilizing and devouring them is similar to the behavior of various {{wp|carnivorous plants}}. | Its habit of attracting prey with its petals before immobilizing and devouring them is similar to the behavior of various {{wp|carnivorous plants}}. | ||