Diving into the Exotic Green: Five of Earth's Strangest Flora and Their Eccentric Antics

The Giant Amazon Water Lily - Victoria Amazonica

The Giant Amazon Water Lily, native to the shallow waters of the Amazon River basin, has leaves that can reach up to 3 meters in diameter. The leaves are sturdy enough to support the weight of a small child. The plant has a unique pollination strategy involving beetles and a shift in flower color.