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Nymphaea

Nymphaea

9.4
A water lily plant with round leaves and large flowers that float on water
  • noun
  • /nɪmˈfiːə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many photographers love capturing images of nymphaea as they create a tranquil atmosphere in peaceful settings.

Examples

  • The scientific name of lily pad is Nymphaea odorata.

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  • The pond was filled with beautiful nymphaea that bloomed in various colors during the summer.

  • In the botanical garden, visitors admired the stunning nymphaea floating gracefully on the water's surface.

Compounds

Nymphaea alba
  • Specialized
9.1

A water lily with fragrant white flowers that grows in lakes and ponds in Europe and nearby Africa and Asia

Nymphaea caerulea
  • Specialized
9.9

A blue water lily from Egypt often used in ancient Egyptian art and ceremonies

Nymphaea lotus
  • Specialized
9.9

A white water lily that grows in Egypt and parts of Africa and was sacred to ancient Egyptians

Nymphaea odorata
  • Specialized
9.9

A water plant with large floating leaves and fragrant white flowers

Nymphaea stellata
  • Specialized
9.9

A water lily with bright blue flowers that grows in shallow ponds

Surface Forms

Nymphaea singular
Nymphaeas plural

Etymology

Nymphaea comes from the Greek word nymph, which meant 'young woman' and later a 'water spirit' of lakes and rivers. So Nymphaea was used for water lilies because people thought of these pretty pond flowers as the flowers of water nymphs.