The Largest Plants in the World

Uñt’ayata: 20.04.2018

Have you ever heard of the Victoria Amazonica? That is the name of the largest leaf in the world. It is a huge water lily that is mainly cultivated in Taiwan. One leaf of this type of water lily has a diameter of up to 3 meters.

Photo: Allan Hopkins
Photo: Allan Hopkins

In California, the coastal redwood trees are native. These giants can reach over 100 meters in height. These trees can have a trunk diameter of 10 meters and are considered the largest plants in the world.


Photo: DavidnKeng
Photo: DavidnKeng


Another record is held by this plant: Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and is found in the Indonesian jungle. The giant flower is particularly difficult to find because its blooming period lasts only a few days. It has a diameter of one meter and can weigh up to 11 kilograms.

Photo: Mike Prince
Photo: Mike Prince


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