Category:Water lily

Wa"ter lil`y. (bot.)

Defn: a blossom or plant of any species of the genus nymphæa, Distinguished for its large floating leaves and beautiful flowers. See nymphæa.

Note: the name is extended to various plants of other related genera, As nuphar, euryale, nelumbo, and victoria. See euryale, lotus, and Victoria, 1.