The diameter of the leaves can reach 3 meters!Scientists discovered a new variety of giant water lilies

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] According to the BBC report on the 4th, scientists at the Royal Botanical Garden recently discovered a new variety of giant Victoria Wanglian.Victoria Wang Lotus is a giant water lily, native to the tropical rain forest area of Amazon, South America.This newly discovered giant Victorian King Lotus variety is known as Bolivia Victoria King Lotus because it comes from the Ama Sun Yulin in Bolivia.

It is worth mentioning that the leaf diameter of Bolivia Victoria Wanglian can reach 3 meters.Interestingly, this kind of king lotus has existed in people's vision for 177 years, but it was not until recently that scientists have confirmed that it is a new variety through comparison research.(Wang Pinzhi)

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