Nymphaea (/ n ɪ m ˈ f iː ə /) is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution . Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants , and many cultivars have been bred.

Nymphaeaceae (/ ˌnɪmfiˈeɪsi.iː, - ˌaɪ /) is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family contains five genera [4] with about 70 known species. [5] .

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. The aesthetic appeal of the water lilies, especially those of the genus Nymphaea, has led to their worldwide cultivation.

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 …

Prized for their legendary beauty, Nymphaea (Water Lily) are submerged aquatic perennials with attractive floating leaves and showy flowers held on or above the water. In addition to their beauty, they help keep the pond or water garden healthy, aiding its ecosystem.

Water lilies are a group of aquatic plants containing about 70 species in the waterlily family (Nymphaeaceae). They are native to many countries of the world and range from being ornamentals to weeds. The genus name is Latin for "water lily." They will grow in water from 3 inches to 2 feet deep depending on their size.

The genus Nymphaea makes up the water lilies proper, or water nymphs, with 46 species. The common North American white water lily, or pond lily, is Nymphaea odorata. The European white water lily is N. alba. Both species have reddish leaves when …