A signage reads:
Victoria Amazonica is a series of flowering plants, the largest of the Nymphaeaceae family of water lilies. The species has very large leaves, up to 3m in diameter, that float on the water surface on a submerged stalk, 7-8 metres in length. The species is named after Queen Victoria of England. Victoria Amazonica is native to the shallow waters of the Amazon River basin, such as oxbou lakes and bayous. It is depicted in the Guyanese coat of arms. The flowers are white the first night they opens and become pink the second night. They are up to 40cm in diameter, and are polinated by beetles.
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Those water lilies are absolutely amazing! They're huge! And the flower is beautiful. I like the way you can see the trees above reflected in the water.
ReplyDeletewow, nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat extraordinary water lilies. Absolutely lovely and wonderful reflections.
ReplyDeleteSunny :)
Beautiful photgraphe again
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Costas
Lovely! Any tortoises nearby?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower. And the plants are huge, I had no idea they grew that large. Great reflection shot. Kathy
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I really like water lilies :)
ReplyDeleteYears ago my family and I went on a cruise where we met many lovely people from Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteI've heard the biggest flower in the world also blooms in your country.
This picture is beautiful. It fills my eyes with it's loveliness.
Truly I am a bit envious of your giant lily pads!