This Giant Waterlily Species Was Discovered Via Instagram
Botanist Jeremiah Harris posted an Instagram selfie of a giant waterlily on Colombia's Inírida River, prompting Royal Botanic Gardens expert Carlos Magdalena to investigate. The team located five plants, one in flower, confirming a new species, Victoria colombiana. Researchers estimate only 30‑50 individuals exist in the wild.
Source: This Giant Waterlily Species Was Discovered Via Instagram — Nautilus
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