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Water Lily

Nymphaeaceae

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Field Notes

Description:

Nymphaeaceae is a family of flowering plants. Members of this family are commonly called water lilies. Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface.

Habitat:

Water lilies live in freshwater areas in temperate and tropical climates around the world.

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Nymphaeaceae

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PublishedMarch 2, 2011

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