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Giant water lily

Photo by jesspherron
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Field Notes

Description:

Giant water lily, with red, thorny, up-turned sides, approximately 3 feet across. Has huge white blossoms that open at night.

Habitat:

Tropical shallow ponds.

Species ID Suggestions

giant water lily

Victoria amazonica

Reference Link
Scott Frazier
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013

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