White Water Lily

Nymphaea Marliacea Albida

Nymphea alba, also known as the European white water lily, white water rose or white nenuphar is an aquatic flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae. It is native to North Africa, temperate Asia, Europe and India.​

Nymphaea is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies or waterlilies. The genus name is from the Greek νυμφαία (nymphaia) and the Latin nymphaea, which mean "water lily" and were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology.

Water lilies are not only decorative but also provide useful shade which helps reduce algae growth in ponds and lakes. Water lilies have several edible parts. The young leaves and unopened flower buds can be boiled and served as a vegetable. The seeds, high in starch, protein and oil may be popped, parched or ground into flour.