Wednesday 10 January 2018

Paraguay lagoon sees giant lily pads return

Paraguay lagoon sees giant lily pads return

Giant lily pads have reappeared in a Paraguay lagoon after being listed as endangered in 2006. The aquatic plants, their scientific name is Victoria cruziana, appeared in a tributary of the Paraguay river 25km north of AsunciĆ³n, the capital. The environment ministry told the Associated Press that the plant had slowly disappeared due to dredging and visitors collecting the plants.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-latin-america-42620337?source=Snapzu

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