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The Guardian
Plant selfie in Colombia uncovers giant waterlily
A social media encounter led to the discovery of a new giant waterlily species in Colombia’s jungle, named Victoria colombiana, which is visible from space and critically endangered. Researchers, including waterlily expert Carlos Magdalena, located the plant after analyzing satellite images and conducting an expedition, confirming its status as a new species. Only 30 to 50 of these waterlilies are estimated to exist in the wild, prompting efforts for conservation and potential cultivation in botanical institutions.
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