5 Fastest Growing Organisms in the World

3. Giant Water Lily

Kingdom: Plantae

Scientific Name: Victoria amazonica

Growth Rate: 2 feet per day

The Giant Water Lily is the largest of the water lily family, with leaves that can measure up to 10 feet in diameter. The plant has a large white flower in the centre of the plant, giving off a fragrant, sweet smell. The largest of the giant water lilies are said to grow in the Amazon Water Basin, growing at a rate of 2 feet per day for a total life cycle of just three days.

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