Victoria amazonica - Wikipedia Victoria amazonica is a species of flowering plant, the second largest in the water lily family Nymphaeaceae It is called Vitória-Régia or Iaupê-Jaçanã ("the jacana's waterlily") in Brazil and Atun Sisac ("great flower") in Inca ( Quechua )
Amazing Facts About The Victoria Amazonica - WorldAtlas Victoria amazonica is the world’s largest water lily and among the largest in the Nymphaeaceae family The first discovery was in 1801 in Bolivia and it is indigenous to the Amazon River basin’s shallow waters
Victoria amazonica - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox It is suitable for large water gardens only and grown as an annual in NC without winter protection It grows best in quiet water as the backwaters of large rivers In tropical zones, it can be grown as a perennial, where it will grow best when anchored in an organically rich loam
Victoria amazonica (Amazon Water Lily) - Gardenia The giant waterlily in the world, Victoria amazonica (Amazon Water Lily), is an impressive tender aquatic perennial boasting huge, round, yellow-green leaves, up to 4-6 ft across (120-180 cm) They float on the water's surface on a long submerged stalk, 23–26 ft (7–8 m)
Victoria amazonica: Identification, Health Benefits, Uses, Invasive . . . Victoria amazonica, commonly known as the Amazon Water Lily, Giant Water Lily, or Royal Water Lily, is a botanical wonder from the Amazon River basin It holds the title of the largest member of the water lily family, with its iconic leaves and striking, fragrant flowers
7 Facts about Victoria Amazonica Water Lilies - PeruNorth Victoria amazonica - also known as Victoria regia - is an iconic species of water lily native to the shallow, slow-moving waters across the whole of the Amazon River basin It is renowned for its enormous circular leaves and striking flowers
Giant waterlily - Victoria amazonica | Plants - Kew The Amazonian giant waterlily (Victoria amazonica) has enormous, record-breaking leaves that can reach up to three metres wide and support the weight of a small child
How to Grow and Care for an Amazon Water Lily (Victoria amazonica) Victoria amazonica, commonly known as Amazon Water Lily, Giant Amazon Water Lily, or Giant Water Lily, is well known for its huge circular leaves The species is highly prized as an ornamental, despite having somewhat particular requirements for successful cultivation
Victoria amazonica - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden Victoria amazonica, commonly called Amazon water lily, royal water lily, giant water lily or Amazon water-platter, is native to quiet shallow waters in tropical South America, including, as the common name suggests, the backwaters of the Amazon River