This water lily has 2 metres wide leaves
Critically endangered Victoria colombiana found in Inírida River
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The Victoria colombiana water lily is incredibly rare and found in a remote area of the Inírida River, affecting its conservation and study.
named it Victoria colombiana. Its leaves can be up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) wide.
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Automated source checks; reported 2026-10-09. Cover supplied by Mongabay: https://imgs.mongabay.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/10/09095606/02.-Carlos-Magdalena-holding-a-Victoria-colombiana-leaf-CREDIT-Mauricio-Bernal-768x512.jpeg
Added 11 Oct 2026. Latest activity 9 Oct 2026.