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China Daily | Updated: 2026-08-10 00:00

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A child sits on a giant water lily during a popular science activity at the Xi'an Botanical Garden in Shaanxi province on Saturday. Giant water lilies, lotuses and water lilies are considered three major groups of aquatic flowering plants. A giant water lily can support up to 70 kilograms without sinking. RUAN BANHUI/FOR CHINA DAILY

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