Nymphaeaceae Collection (#5)

Water lilies (Nymphaea) on Montiggler See lake, on the Weinstrasse wine route, Oltradige, Southern Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Lotus flower, water lily, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) on a Water Lily (Nymphaea) pad

White waterlily blossoming in pond, back light

Water lilies -Nymphaea sp. -, in a garden Pond in rain, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
Water lilies -Nymphaea sp.-, in a garden Pond in rain, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Water Lily -Nymphaea sp. -, Austria, Europe
Water Lily -Nymphaea sp.-, Austria, Europe

Water Lily -Nymphaea-, Seleger Moor, Rifferswil, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Water Lily -Nymphaea alba- with reflection, Schwenzin bay in Lake Koelpinsee, Mecklenburg Lake District, Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Water Lily -Nymphaea alba-, Schwenzin bay in Lake Koelpinsee, Mecklenburg Lake District, Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Pink and yellow Water Lily -Nymphaea- on the surface of a pond, Quebec Province, Canada

Pink and white Water Lily -Nymphaea spp. - in a pond
Pink and white Water Lily -Nymphaea spp.- in a pond

Water lily -Nymphaea-, hybrid George T. Moore, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Blue Pigmy -Nymphaea colorata-, water lily flower and leaves, Germany

Leaves the Irupe or Santa Cruz Water Lily -Victoria cruziana-, Bavaria, Germany

Water Lilies -Nymphaea-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Blue Star Water Lily -Nymphaea stellata-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Water Lily -Nymphaea-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Flowering Cape Blue Water Lilies -Nymphaea capensis-, Bavaria, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in a lily pond, Germany

Water Lilies -Nymphaea-, Planten un Blomen Botanical Garden, Hamburg, Germany

Sunrise over the west entrance to Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The little village of Tarasp in Low Engadine reflecting in a nearby pond, half covered in water lily leaves, Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Yellow Waterlily (Nuphar lutea) flowering, growing in disused canal habitat, Montgomery Canal, near Berriew, Powys, Wales, July

Joysagar, built by Swargadeo Rudra Singha in honour of his mother, Joymoti, Indias largest man-made lake, Sivasagar, Assam, India, Asia

European White Waterlily or White Lotus (Nymphaea alba), Nymphaeaceae by Giovanni Antonio Bottione, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XX, Plate 23 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: European White Waterlily or White Lotus (Nymphaea alba), Nymphaeaceae

European White Waterlily or White Lotus - Nymphaea alba (Nymphaea candida)
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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

Nuphar lutea ssp. Advena, spatter-doc
Drawing 8/1 made in 1904 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 102

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)

Nuphar luteum, yellow pond lily
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 115

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

Victoria Waterlily (Victoria amazonica) leaves, floating on surface of pond in botanical gardens, with local girl walking past, Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, Pamplemousses, Mauritius

Water lilies
Queen Victoria water lily (Victoria amazonica) leaves, floating on the surface of a pond. This water lily (family Nymphaeaceae) is a native of Brazil

United States, Maryland, Westminster, Union Mills, Pink and white hardy water lily surrounded by green lily pads covered with raindrops

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

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"Nymphaeaceae: The Enchanting Beauty of Underwater Water Lilies" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Nymphaeaceae, as we explore the captivating allure of water lilies. In the serene lakes of Ain, nestled amidst the breathtaking Alps in France, these delicate flowers bloom beneath the surface, creating a surreal underwater spectacle. The elegant white petals of Nymphaea alba gracefully dance beneath the tranquil waters, their ethereal beauty enhanced by the soft sunlight filtering through. Witnessing this enchanting sight is like stepping into Monet's Garden in Giverny or Baden-Wurttemberg's picturesque landscapes in Germany. But it is not just Europe that boasts these natural wonders; even Mexico's Cenote Car Wash and Cambodia's Angkor Wat hold secrets within their depths. From below, we gaze up at clusters of water lilies floating on crystal-clear waters, painting a scene straight out of a dream. Amongst this aquatic paradise thrives Nymphaea thermarum - the pygmy Rwandan water lily - cultivated with utmost care at Kew Gardens in London. This rare species serves as a reminder of nature's resilience and our responsibility to protect such treasures. As dawn breaks over Siem Reap Province and sunrays caress each petal delicately, these resilient blooms continue to inspire awe and wonder. Their presence offers solace and tranquility to those fortunate enough to witness them. Nymphaeaceae invites us to immerse ourselves in its hidden world – an underwater symphony where vibrant colors blend seamlessly with nature’s serenity. Let your imagination take flight as you envision these exquisite water lilies blooming silently beneath calm waters – truly a sight that will leave you breathless.