The world's largest water lily has bloomed in the NNGU Botanical Garden.

The world's largest water lily has bloomed in the NNGU Botanical Garden.

      20 August 2025 15:00

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      Society In the Botanical Garden at the Institute of Biology and Biomedicine of Nizhny Novgorod State University (NNSU), the largest water lily on the planet — Victoria amazonica — bloomed for a day. This was reported by the university's press service.

      This rare and beautiful plant is known for its impressive size.

      Experts note that the leaves of such a water lily, floating on the surface of the water, can reach up to two meters in diameter and support weights of up to 60 kilograms.

      The flowers of Victoria amazonica open white, but within a few hours begin to change color. Gradually they turn pink or purple, and then sink completely beneath the water.

      In May, the Botanical Garden saw the bloom of the unique South African orchid Disa uniflora.

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The world's largest water lily has bloomed in the NNGU Botanical Garden.

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