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Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies, [3] [5] or waterlilies in the United Kingdom. The genus name is from the Greek νυμφαία, nymphaia and the Latin nymphaea , which means "water lily" and were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology .
Nymphaeaceae (/ ˌ n ɪ m f i ˈ eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ /) is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world.
water lily, (family Nymphaeaceae), family of about 60 species in 4 genera of freshwater flowering plants (order Nymphaeales) native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world. Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife but sometimes cause drainage problems because of their rapid growth.
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, and a number are cultivated for their attractive flowers and floating foliage.
The botanic name Lilium is the Latin form and is a Linnaean name. The Latin name is derived from the Greek word λείριον leírion , generally assumed to refer to true, white lilies as exemplified by the Madonna lily .
The scientific genus name, Nymphaea, comes directly from the Greek word νυμφαία (nymphaia) and its Latin equivalent, nymphaea, both of which refer to water lilies. These names were likely chosen due to the beautiful water-dwelling nymphs associated with freshwater springs and fountains in Greek and Roman mythology.
The white water lily has the Latin name Nymphaea Alba. When a white water lily grows in a pond, it is a sign that the water quality is good. The plant is seen in ponds or pools with a maximum depth of three meters. The white to light pink flowers bloom from May to August.
