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Victoria amazonica (Giant water
lily)
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Victoria amazonica (Giant water
lily) in Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden, Pamplemousses, Mauritius.
Photo H. Robertson, Iziko ©] |
Native to Brazil and the Guianas. Recorded as being
cultivated in southern Africa.
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