Victoria amazonica - Wikipedia
WEBVictoria amazonica is a species of flowering plant, the second largest in the water lily family Nymphaeaceae. It is called Vitória-Régia or Iaupê-Jaçanã ("the lilytrotter's waterlily") in Brazil and Atun Sisac ("great flower") in Inca (Quechua). Its native region is tropical South America, specifically Guyana and the Amazon Basin.
Giant waterlily - Victoria amazonica | Plants - Kew
WEBThe Amazonian giant waterlily (Victoria amazonica) has enormous, record-breaking leaves that can reach up to three metres wide and support the weight of a small child.
Growing The Victoria Amazonica Giant Water Lily
WEBOct 10, 2022 · Read about the fascinating Amazonica water lily named for Queen Victoria, whose leaves can stretch as wide as 6 feet.
Victoria (plant) - Wikipedia
WEBVictoria or giant waterlily[1] is a genus of water-lilies, in the plant family Nymphaeaceae, with very large green leaves that lie flat on the water's surface. Victoria boliviana has a leaf that is up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) in width, on a stalk up to 8 metres (26 ft) in length.
New Species of Giant Waterlily Is the Largest in the World
WEBJul 8, 2022 · Biologists have found a new species of giant water lily hiding in plain sight. Dubbed Victoria boliviana, the new species was discovered after it had been mistaken for another species at...
Victoria amazonica (Amazon Water Lily, Amazon Water-platter, Giant …
WEBGiant Waterlily is one of two species in this genus and is not viviparous, meaning that the seeds do not develop before they detach from the parent plant. It is the largest member of the water lily family.
Victoria amazonica (Amazon Water Lily) - Gardenia
WEBThe giant waterlily in the world, Victoria amazonica (Amazon Water Lily), is an impressive tender aquatic perennial boasting huge, round, yellow-green leaves, up to 4-6 ft. across (120-180 cm). They float on the water’s surface on a …
Uncovering the giant waterlily: A botanical wonder of the world
WEBJul 4, 2022 · A breaking botanical discovery has come to light, as the famous giant waterlily genus Victoria welcomes a new species. Victoria boliviana, has been sitting in Kew’s Herbarium for 177 years, previously mistaken for Victoria amazonica, the waterlily named after England’s Queen Victoria in 1837.
Scientists discover new giant water lily species - BBC
WEBA new species of giant water lily has been discovered - and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 177 years. The huge plant had been in the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and was...
Scientists discover new giant water lily species - BBC News
WEBJul 4, 2022 · A new species of giant water lily has been discovered - and it’s been hiding in plain sight for 177 years. The huge plant had been in the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and was...
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