New Giant Waterlily Species, Victoria colombiana, Discovered in Colombia

A new species of giant waterlily, named Victoria colombiana, has been identified in Colombia. Its pads can reach up to 6.6 feet, making them visible from space. The discovery, published in the journal Phytotaxa, was initiated by a viral Instagram selfie. The species is critically endangered, with only an estimated 30 to 50 plants remaining in the wild.