Giant waterlily in the Princess of Wales Conservatory

RBG Kew

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London, United Kingdom

The giant waterlily (Victoria amazonica) occupies pride of place in the wet zone. We grow this plant from seed each year. Its leaves can reach a width of 2.8 metres.

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Title: Giant waterlily in the Princess of Wales Conservatory
Creator: RBG Kew
Location Created: Kew
Rights: RBG Kew

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