From Amazon to Windsor: The Water Lily Tale

Water lily pads form a floating community. The leaves of the Victoria amazonica, also known as the Amazon water lily or giant water lily, which is the largest species in the water lily family.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 13, 1849 On this day, a most extraordinary presentation took place at Windsor Castle. Queen Victoria, known for her love of botanical wonders, was about to encounter her magnificent namesake – the…

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