Wang Lian (Latin name: Victoria regia Lindl. Wang Lian of Nymphaeaceae is a large perennial or annual floating leaf herb. It needs to grow and develop in high temperature, high humidity and sunny environment.
Its primary leaves are needle-shaped, and when 6~7 leaves are fully unfolded, they are oval to round, with upright leaf edges; The leaves are round, the leaves are smooth and the petiole is green; Flowers are large and solitary, with many petals, inverted oval shape and flat filaments.
There are thick spines in the lower part of ovary, and the flowering period is summer or autumn; Berries are spherical, seeds are black, and seeds are as big as lotus seeds. Originated in tropical South America, mainly produced in Brazil, Bolivia and other countries.