In the night garden

• Autores: Jon White
• Localización: New scientist, ISSN 0262-4079, Nº. 2945, 2013, págs. 49-50
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • White talks about the world's most evocative nocturnal blooms. A true wonder of the plant kingdom, the giant water lily native to tropical South America is now displayed in show gardens worldwide. It is well known for its floating leaf pads that can grow up to 3 meters across and support the weight of a small child. On the first night of its bloom cycle, a single bud opens to reveal a white flower up to 45 centimeters across that emits a strong pineapple-like scent.