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Freaky flora

The most incredible plants can grow from
a humble seed. Around the world some
dramatically different forms have taken root.

Size matters
The giant water lily
grows year-round in its
native Brazil. With leaves
more than 8 ft (2.5 m) long,
it can carry up to 100 lb
(45 kg) in weight, so these
pigeons are no problem.

Tree tumbo
Considered by many to be
an ugly and unruly plant,
the tree tumbo plant just
keeps on growing. It can
survive for 1,500 years
on the dew found in its
isolated patch of the
Namib Desert.

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