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Nymphaea thermarum

21/05/2018
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Something interesting from a conservation viewpoint. This is the extinct in the wild species Nymphaea thermarum, the Pygmy Rwandan waterlily. It was first cultivated at Kew Gardens from some of the last few seeds. I've also seen this species at RHS Wisley in the Glasshouse.

Princess of Wales Conservatory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
 

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samsung SM-J320FN
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ƒ/2.2
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3.3 mm
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20180521_124622.jpg
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Mon, 21 May 2018 12:46 PM
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