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White Water-lily

Nymphaea alba

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Description:

Nymphaea alba, also known as the European white waterlily, white lotus, white water rose or white nenuphar, is an aquatic flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae. Despite its name there are many varieties in different colors.

Habitat:

Spotted in Orto Botanico di Firenze (Botanical Garden of Florence) in Italy.

Reference Links:

White Water-lily - Nymphaea alba - Overview, Nymphaea alba

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