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water lily, (family Nymphaeaceae), family of about 60 species in 4 genera of freshwater flowering plants (order Nymphaeales) native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world. Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife but sometimes cause drainage problems because of their rapid growth.
Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies, or waterlilies in the United Kingdom. The genus name is from the Greek νυμφαία, nymphaia and the Latin nymphaea, which mean "water lily" and were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology.
Nymphaeales, the water lily order of flowering plants, containing 3 families, 6 genera, and 74 species. Members of the order are found in quiet freshwater habitats throughout most of the world, and a number are cultivated for their attractive flowers and floating foliage.
Scientific name : Nymphaea. Genus : Nymphaea; L. Order : Nymphaeales. Family : Nymphaeaceae. Kingdom : Plantae. Appearance. Leaves: Water Lilies have broad, waxy-coated leaves which are also called lily pads. They are vibrant green in color but some leaves can be reddish-purple on the underside.
Nymphaeaceae ( / ˌnɪmfiˈeɪsi.iː, - ˌaɪ /) is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family contains five genera [4] with about 70 known species. [5] .
Prized for their legendary beauty, Nymphaea (Water Lily) are submerged aquatic perennials with attractive floating leaves and showy flowers held on or above the water. In addition to their beauty, they help keep the pond or water garden healthy, aiding its ecosystem.
May 9, 2017 · Scientific Name: Nymphaea odorata: Common Name: White Waterlily, Fragrant Water Lily: Description of facts and concepts: Perennial aquatic plant with large rhizomes that grows in shallow water and has large showy leaves and flowers that float on the surface of the water; plant is edible. Seed or division information:
Nymphaea alba, the white waterlily, European white water lily or white nenuphar / ˈ n ɛ nj ʊ f ɑːr /, is an aquatic flowering plant in the family Nymphaeaceae. It is native to North Africa, temperate Asia, Europe and tropical Asia (Jammu and Kashmir).
Nymphaea (Water Lily) is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic perennials with floating, rounded leaves and incredibly ravishing flowers in a wide range of colors. Opening during the day or at night, the flowers rise out of the water or float on the surface.
nim-FEE-uh. Common Name: water lily. Family Name: Nymphaeaceae. Plant Type: Aquatic plant, Herbaceous perennial. Key ID Features: Leaves floating on water surface, attached to the rhizomes by long petioles, margin entire or toothed edges, apex rounded or pointed; flowers rise out of the water or float on the surface.
