water lily: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Nymphaeaceae

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Two pink water lily flowers (Nymphaea species) blooming among round green lily pads on the surface of a pond.

Santa Cruz water lily

European white water lily

Amazon water lilies

Santa Cruz water lily

Amazon water lily

Water lilies (Nymphaea)

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See how the petals of a white water lily flower open and fold in on themselves to keep the flower watertight when closed

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