White Water Lily
by Charlene Adler
Title
White Water Lily
Artist
Charlene Adler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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. Many varieties have been developed for ornamental use in garden pools and conservatories. Closely related genera, of the family Cobombaceae, are the water shields and the fanworts.
Physical description
water lily
Santa Cruz water lily
Most species of water lilies have rounded and variously notched waxy-coated leaves on long stalks that contain many air spaces and float in quiet freshwater habitats. The stalks arise from thick fleshy creeping underwater stems that are buried in the mud. The showy fragrant solitary flowers are borne at or above the water surface on long stalks that are attached to the underground stems. Each cup-like flower has a spiral arrangement of its numerous petals.
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July 24th, 2023
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BASANT SONI
The glorious vision + F Petals of such lily flowers are suitably dried and then recycled 'Eco-Friendly Art' on bark-canvas along with other dried & sturdy ingredients (Before Perishing)
Charlene Adler
Thank you, Steve for the feature in 'The Meandering Photographer'. I very much appreciate the feature.
Charlene Adler
Thank you, Kim for the feature in 'The Road To Self Promotion '. I always appreciate the feature.
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