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Which plant has the biggest leaves?
Question Date: 2004-05-17
Answer 1:

The Giant Amazon Water Lily (Victoria regia, named after Queen Victoria of England) has the largest leaves of any known plant. These leaves can grow to eight feet across! They float on the surface of the water, and people can actually stand on them without sinking. This plant makes flowers that are 10 inches across and bloom for only one or two nights. It is the national flower of Guyana.



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