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Number of known species of giant waterlilies almost doubles
Giant waterlilies are not exactly inconspicuous plants. But in the past few years, we have discovered no fewer than three new species, taking the total to five.
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Giant waterlilies are not exactly inconspicuous plants. But in the past few years, we have discovered no fewer than three new species, taking the total to five. The latest species to be described was identified with the help of social media, satellite photos and a mad jungle dash in the dark.
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