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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.
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] .
Nymphaea odorata, also known as the American white waterlily, fragrant water-lily, beaver root, fragrant white water lily, white water lily, sweet-scented white water lily, and sweet-scented water lily, is an aquatic plant belonging to the genus Nymphaea.
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.
Some taxa occur as introduced species where they are not native, and some are weeds. Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies. The genus name is from the Greek νυμφαια, nymphaia and the Latin nymphaea, which mean 'water lily'...
The genus Nymphaea makes up the water lilies proper, or water nymphs, with 46 species. The common North American white water lily, or pond lily, is Nymphaea odorata . The European white water lily is N. alba .
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:
May 2, 2023 · Landscaping. Water Gardens. 6 Water Lily Facts That Will Make You Love Them Even More. These majestic water-dwellers have colorful flowers and pretty leaves, but there's so much more to them than you may know. By. Claire Harmeyer. Updated on May 2, 2023. Reviewed by. David McKinney.
