Nymphaea gigantea
Giant Waterlily
Family |
Nymphaeaceae |
Genus |
Nymphaea |
Species |
gigantea |
Category |
Tropicals |
Habitat |
Tropical and subtropical Australia. |
Leaf Description |
The large circular leaves grow up to 75 cm in diameter and have toothed margins. |
Flower Description |
Large 25 cm blue-white flowers that emerge from the water. |
Notable Specimens |
The Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Chang Mai, Thailand. |