Nymphaea Collection (#5)

Nymphaea rubra, red indian water lily see 40246
Plate 1160 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1790. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea nelumbo, sacred Egyptian bean
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea sp. water lily: underside of leaf
Plate 3 from Victoria Regia 1854, by John Fisk Allen. Illustration by William Sharp

Nymphaea lotus, water lily of Malabar
Watercolour by T. Reichel, 1789. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea capensis, cape blue water lily
Unsigned artwork from early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea ampla, water lily
Watercolour no. 15 by Ralph Stennett, 1806. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea rubra Roxb. red Indian water lily
Plate 1160 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea lotus, water lily
Plate 6 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea rubra, Indian red water lily
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1907. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 132

Nymphaea stellata L. water lily
Watercolour on vellum by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea alba, white water lily
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1907/8. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea sp. water lilies
Plate 9 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Nymphaea caerula, water lily
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33. Illustration entitled Nenuphar bleu

Yellow Waterlily, Nymphaea mexicana, blooming in lake, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

Plants / Nymphaea Sp
WATER LILIES Date: 1867

Nymphaea nouchali, commonly known as the Red and blue water lily, Blue star water lily, Star lotus, or by its synonym Nymphaea stellata, is a water lily

Nymphaea lotus, the white water lily, or white lotus which has night-blooming white or cream flowers and is widespread in tropical Africa to southern Africa, where it occurs in the former Transvaal

Lily leaf, SEM
Lily leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fracture of a leaf from a white water lily (Nymphaea alba)

Water lily Blue Beauty flower
Water lily (Nymphaea Blue Beauty ) flower with pads (leaves)

Nymphaea Mooreana (Water Lily), an acquatic plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. It has a yellow flower with an orange centre

Waterlily, (Nymphaea), Bielefeld, Nordrhein Westfalen, Germany

Pink water lilies in flower (Nymphaea sp. ), in tropical area
Pink water lilies in flower (Nymphaea sp.), in tropical area

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"Nymphaea: A Submerged Beauty in the Alpine Lakes of France" In the serene lakes of Ain, nestled amidst the majestic Alps, a captivating sight awaits. Beneath the glistening surface, delicate water lilies known as Nymphaea alba bloom gracefully. Their ethereal petals unfurl underwater, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. As sunlight filters through the crystal-clear waters, these submerged flowers showcase their enchanting beauty. The vibrant hues of white and green blend harmoniously with their aquatic surroundings, and is as if nature has painted an exquisite masterpiece beneath the lake's tranquil surface. The Nymphaea alba is not alone in its underwater splendor; it shares its habitat with other members of its species. Together, they form a breathtaking tapestry that blankets the lake bed. This underwater view reveals a hidden world where tranquility reigns supreme. Beyond France's borders lies another member of this remarkable genus - Nymphaea caerulea or Blue Lotus of the Nile. With its striking blue petals contrasting against emerald pads, it adds an exotic touch to any landscape it graces. Not only do these water lilies captivate human eyes but also serve as sanctuaries for various creatures like Green Treefrogs and Pool Frogs. These amphibians find solace on their broad leaves while adding pops of color to this already picturesque scene. Inspired by such natural wonders, renowned artist Claude Monet immortalized water lilies in his iconic series "The Water Lilies. " His paintings depict reflections dancing upon still waters and two willows framing these floral masterpieces – capturing nature's ephemeral beauty for eternity. Whether witnessed firsthand or admired through artistry, Nymphaea continues to bewitch hearts worldwide with its ethereal charm and timeless allure.