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Nymphaea ( / nɪmˈfiːə /) is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and many cultivars have been bred. Some taxa occur as introduced species where they are not native, [3] and some are weeds. [4]
Nymphaeales, the water lily order of flowering plants, containing 3 families, 6 genera, and 74 species. Members of the order are found in quiet freshwater habitats throughout most of the world. The aesthetic appeal of the water lilies, especially those of the genus Nymphaea, has led to their worldwide cultivation.
The seeds of Nymphaea, Nelumbium are edible due to stored starch. The rhizomes of Nelumbo pentapetala (H. Bhen) are used as vegetable. 2. Medicine: The flower of Nelumbo nucifera are recommended as cardiac tonic and also in treatment of liver diseases. The dried and powdered rhizomes of Nelumbo nucifera are used to cure piles.
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Water lily is a family of about 60 species of freshwater flowering plants with waxy leaves and fragrant flowers. Learn about the different genera and species of water lilies, their characteristics, distribution, and uses.
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Flowering and fruiting Nuphar variegata specimen. Nymphaeaceae ( / ˌnɪmfiˈeɪsi.iː, - ˌaɪ /) is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family contains five genera [4] with about 70 known species. [5]
Nymphaea alba. Nymphaea alba subsp. occidentalis (Ostenf.) Hyl. Nymphaea alba, the white waterlily, European white water lily or white nenuphar / ˈnɛnjʊfɑːr /, is an aquatic flowering plant in the family Nymphaeaceae. [3] [4] [5] It is native to North Africa, temperate Asia, Europe and tropical Asia (Jammu and Kashmir). [6]
Learn about the differences, care, and propagation of hardy and tropical water lilies, submerged aquatic perennials with attractive floating leaves and showy flowers. Browse various varieties of Nymphaea (Water Lily) and find the best one for your pond or water garden.
