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Water Lily

Nymphaea

Photo by Brinschk
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Description:

The name Nymphaea comes from the Greek term "Νυμφαία", possibly related to "Νύμφη" meaning "nymph". The nymphs in Greek mythology were supernatural feminine beings associated with springs, so the application of the name to delicately flowered aquatic plants is understandable. Despite its common name "water lily" (water-lily, waterlily), Nymphaea is not related to the true lily, Lilium.

Habitat:

A pond in Münster, Germany.

Notes:

It is not really a wild one, i guess it could be the Nymphaea-type "Attraction".

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