The largest waterlily species in the world has been discovered after a case of mistaken identity that saw it hide in plain sight for 177 years.
The largest waterlily species in the world has been discovered after a case of mistaken identity that saw it hide in plain sight for 177 years.in London revealed the finding in a study published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, with the species of the aquatic plant named as new to science.
With this case of mistaken identity sorted, experts say they can more accurately document waterlily diversity and protect and sustainably benefit from them. As she illustrated the giant lilies, documenting flowers that can grow larger than a soccer ball, change between white and pink, and only open up at night, Smith told NBC News she began to recognize the unique distinctions of the, whose leaves are so large they can be seen through satellite imagery, according to Smith.The fact that it’s taken so long to properly identify the plant highlights how much more work needs to be done, she said.
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