When you hear the news that you've discovered a new species, you might imagine that it was a harsh environment that humans couldn't easily explore, or that it lived quietly in undeveloped hinterland.

Researchers revealed a new waterlily species, Victoria boliviana, in a scientific journal Monday. It's the largest waterlily species in the world, with leaves that reach almost 10 feet wide. Experts ...

The world’s largest waterlily has finally been recognised as such after “going under the radar” for almost 200 years. Scientists working at Kew have discovered that a plant which had been at the ...

It's been called the hot-air balloon of the plant world. Named in honor of Queen Victoria of England, Victoria amazonica (originally V. regia) is the largest water lily in the world. This is truly a ...

Ever since botanists first caught sight of Victoria amazonica in the early 1800s, the giant waterlily has captured the imagination of plant lovers everywhere. With a leaf up to 8 feet in diameter and ...

Children can enjoy riding on leaves floating in a pond and see flowers blooming at night at the Midsummer Botanical Wonderland in Tokyo's Jindai Botanical Park from July 22. On Aug. 18 and 19, a spot ...