The giant lily, which has been stored at Kew Gardens for 177 years, is a new species to scientists.
The surprising discovery is called “one of the wonders of plants in the world.”
The famous giant water lily, Queen Victoria, was named after Queen Victoria in 1852 and was thought to contain two different species.
However, scientists have confirmed that the giant signal plant is actually the third type.
This was the first discovery of a new giant lily in over a century and now holds the world’s largest record.
The plant was named VBoliviana in honor of two other species, VCruziana and VAmazonica, a partner of Bolivian researchers and one of the water lily habitats of South America.
Kew Gardens scientist Natalya Przelomska said “biodiversity loss is progressing rapidly” and explaining the new species is a “fundamental challenge”.
“We hope that our interdisciplinary framework will inspire other researchers looking for an approach to quickly and reliably identify new species,” he added.
Dr Alex Monro, Research Leader of the US group RBG Queue and lead author of the New Discovery Treatise, said: And documenting plant diversity is important to protect and benefit from it sustainably.
This work was a special undertaking as it combined expertise from a variety of disciplines, including horticulture, science and the botanical arts, and built close partnerships with Bolivian partners.
“Victoria has a special place in taco history, which was one of the reasons the taco was saved from closure in the 1830s.
“The role of improving understanding of these magnificent and iconic plants resonates with Cue’s partners.”
Source: Metro
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