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Victoria amazonica

Photo by MelissaJordan
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Field Notes

Description:

Victoria amazonica is native to the shallow waters of the Amazon River basin, such as oxbow lakes and bayous. The flowers are white the first night they are open and become pink the second night. They are pollinated by scarab beetles.

Habitat:

Amazon River Basin - oxbow lakes and bayous

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