Friday, April 15, 2011

This Leaf is Able to Support A Six Year Old Child


The title of the largest leaf in nature is held by the Giant Amazon Water Lily (Victoria amazonica).

It spans up to 2.4 meters across.

It grows naturally in calm waters of the great river, the ox-bow lakes and flooded grasslands of Amazon.

It was initially named Victoria regia in honor of the Queen of England but later, the name was changed to Victoria amazonica to better reflect its native origin.


Sources: 1, 2

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