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European white water-lily

Nymphaea alba

Description:

Aquatic flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae. It grows in water that is 30–150 cm (12–59 in) deep and likes large ponds and lakes. The leaves can be up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter and take up a spread of 150 cm (59 in) per plant. The flowers are white and they have many small stamens inside. They are found all over Europe and in parts of North Africa and the Middle East in fresh water.

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Alex C.
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Alex C.

Romania

Spotted on May 27, 2017
Submitted on May 27, 2017

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