Gigantic floating leaves occupy a large surface area at an economical material cost

<p>The giant Amazonian waterlily (genus <em>Victoria</em>) produces the largest floating leaves in the plant kingdom. The leaves’ notable vasculature has inspired artists, engineers, and architects for centuries. Despite the aesthetic appeal and scale of this botanical enigma, litt...

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Main Authors: Box, F, Erlich, A, Guan, JH, Thorogood, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science 2022