What does a raffeisia eat?

Rafflesia, known for its large flowers and parasitic lifestyle, does not have traditional feeding habits like most plants. Instead, it derives nutrients and water by attaching itself to the roots of host plants, particularly vines in the Tetrastigma genus. Rafflesia absorbs nutrients directly from the host, which allows it to thrive in nutrient-poor environments. As a result, it does not perform photosynthesis and relies entirely on its host for sustenance.