{"id":11878,"date":"2026-04-21T14:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/np.themestate.com\/botanique\/?post_type=tmnf_plant&#038;p=11878"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:07:27","slug":"giant-water-lily","status":"publish","type":"tmnf_plant","link":"https:\/\/np.themestate.com\/botanique\/plant\/giant-water-lily\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant Water Lily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Giant Water Lily is one of the most visually striking aquatic plants found in tropical botanical collections. Its massive circular leaves can span over two meters in diameter, floating effortlessly on the water\u2019s surface. The plant produces remarkable flowers that open white on the first night and turn pink by the second, releasing a sweet fragrance. 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