Meaning of water lily (what is it, concept and definition)

What is Water Lily:

The water lily is an aquatic plant that belongs to the nymphaea family and whose scientific name is Nymphaea , although they refer to it as a nymph. It is also known by the names of water lily or lotus flower.

The water lily is a plant native to Africa and some areas of Asia where they can be found in lakes or ponds with very calm or stagnant waters. It can be identified by having oval or round leaves and large petioles that float along with their flower.

Now, the water lily flower can be of different shades such as white, pink, crimson or yellow, making them very showy. In addition, a very similar fragrance to that of brandy emanates from this flower on the first day of its flowering.

The water lily, being an exotic plant, is used to using in various decorations of ponds or pools. However, various precautions must be taken into account, such as constantly receiving sunlight, the water must be free of contamination and it is recommended to remove the dried leaves from water.

Water lily characteristics

Below are the main characteristics of the water lily plant.

• The roots of the water lily are long, they can measure between 4 or 5 meters, so they can grow in deep water. It has a long rhizome that reaches the surface of the water, it is fleshy, gnarled and starchy. This rhizome is nourished by the materials found in the bottom of the water. The water lily has two types of leaves, one that is underwater and the other that floats on the surface in an oval or circular shape. The leaves of the water lily control the growth of algae and protect fish from external predators. The water lily flowers are large, with many petals and float on the surface of the water just like the leaves of this plant. In the center are the pistils of the flower. The water lily blooms between May and September and the flowers last about five days. The water lily seeds germinate at the bottom of the water.

See also Lotus Flower.