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Water lily

These water lilies (victoria amazonica) are originally from the Amazon. The victoria amazonica is the largest water lily in the world and grows leaves that range from 0.6 to 1.8 m (2 to 6 ft) in diameter. It has a very short life span, a few days only.

 

Ces nénuphars (Victoria amazonica) sont originaires de l'Amazone. Le Victoria amazonica est le plus grand nénuphar dans le monde et pousse des feuilles qui vont de 0,6 à 1,8 m (2 à 6 pi) de diamètre. Il a une durée de vie très courte, quelques jours seulement.

 

(By Mauritius Best Holidays)

 

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Uploaded on March 17, 2010
Taken on March 17, 2010