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Dischidia rafflesiana
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The ant plant (Dischidia rafflesiana) is uniquely adapted with hollow inflated leaves filled with root structures. The leaves can store rainwater or, if punctured, form a suitable nesting chamber for symbiotic ants, which protect the plants from harmful insects.
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