Water lilies grow only in stand still freshwaters, like large ponds and lakes, with both leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. The white petals often have a pinkish tinge, as can be seen in the shot.
Hundreds of years ago, the roots of the plant were crushed and mixed with wine by monks and nuns as a contra-aphrodisiac…….
Did it work ? No idea.
Dutch name : Witte Waterlelie
German name : Weisse Seerose
Latin name : Nymphaea alba
An Egyptian Water Lily can be seen in the shot below
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