Victoria amazonica - Queen Victoria or Amazon Water Lily

Queen Victoria or Amazon Water Lily in the reflecting pool in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Photo taken Aug. 23, 2011.

i've always liked these, amazing plants really..

29 Aug, 2011

Surreylad:

Yes, it is amazing water plant! It usually has large white flowers. I haven't seen any this year, yet.

29 Aug, 2011

Either that's a big pond or small Victorias!

29 Aug, 2011

wonderful.....:-)

29 Aug, 2011

Meanie:

It's a very large reflecting pool....the Victorias aren't huge like they are in the tropics. They die back by late December.

30 Aug, 2011

Sandra:

Thanks! :>)

30 Aug, 2011

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