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How strong is the strongest water lily?

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By Gabriel J. Sánchez,

Scott Detrow

Published September 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT

Botanical gardens from around the world testing who has the strongest lily pad.

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Gabriel J. Sánchez

Gabriel J. Sánchez is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered. Sánchez identifies stories, books guests, and produces what you hear on air. Sánchez also directs All Things Considered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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