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Hortus botanicus Leiden. Victoria waterlily.

Hortus botanicus Leiden.

Victoria or giant waterlily is a genus of aquatic herbs in the plant family Nymphaeaceae. Its leaves have a remarkable size: Victoria boliviana produces leaves up to 3.2 metres in width. The genus name was given in honour of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

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Uploaded on June 8, 2025
Taken on June 8, 2025