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The discovery of the new species of Colombian giant water lily (Victoria colombiana) was facilitated by a selfie on social media, which led botanist Carlos Magdalena to organize a challenging mission in the Colombian rainforest to confirm its existence. #VictoriaColombiana #Biodiversità #ScopertaBotanica (translated)

A researcher from Asturias, Carlos Magdalena, discovered a new species of giant water lily, called Victoria colombiana, in Colombia after identifying it in photos on Instagram, highlighting the importance of indigenous knowledge and technology in the conservation of threatened species. #DescubrimientoBotánico #VictoriaColombiana #ConservaciónDeEspecies (translated)