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"The Beautiful trio"

On waters calm, they gently rest,

With petals bright, in nature’s nest.

Nymphaea blooms, with grace and charm,

A tranquil touch, a soothing balm.

 

Water lilies gets it genus name from the Greek νυμφαία, nymphaia and the Latin nymphaea, which mean "water lily" and were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology.

 

Water lilies, rest on the water's surface, the flowers and pads provide shade, keeping the water cooler and preventing algae that thrive in heat from growing in excess. Water lilies also shelter fish from predatory birds and the heat of the sun.

 

 

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Uploaded on April 5, 2025
Taken on December 18, 2022