The Most Beautiful Flower in the World - the Victoria Water Lily

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The Victoria water lily (Victoria amazonica) is a giant water lily native to the Amazon Basin in South America.

🌿 Leaves: Enormous floating leaves can reach around 3 meters (10 feet) in diameter.

Flowers: Large, fragrant flowers open white and typically turn pink or reddish as they age.

🌙 Blooming: Flowers generally open at night and attract beetles that pollinate them.

🛡️ Leaf structure: The underside has strong ribs and spines that help support the huge leaf.

🌱 Name: It was named in honor of Queen Victoria of Britain.

🌊 Related species: Victoria cruziana is another giant Victoria water lily, found farther south in South America.