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
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