Nymphaea sp.
Water lily
An iconic aquatic plant, the water lily is distinguished by its floating flowers and large leaves on the surface of the water.
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Ficha descriptiva de la especie
An ornamental aquatic plant, the water lily is very present in tropical basins for its decorative flowers.
Familia:
Nymphaeaceae
Origen geográfico:
Tropical and temperate regions of the world
Talla:
Leaves up to 30cm, variable flowers
Floración:
all year round with a peak from May to November
Hábitat:
Calm waters, pools and ponds
Categoría:
Magnoliopsida (dicotiledóneas)
Orden:
Nymphaeales
An essential aquatic plant
The water lily is an aquatic plant whose leaves float on the surface of the water. Its flowers generally open during the day and close at night. They can be white, pink, blue or yellow depending on the species.
This plant plays an important role in basins by providing shade and limiting the proliferation of algae. Like the sacred lotus , it is often associated with tropical aquatic environments. She enjoys calm and sunny water.
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