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American White Waterlily
Nymphaea odorata
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The American White Waterlily is a delightful plant of the lakes of northeast Indiana. Its genus and family name (Nymphaeaceae) refer to the nymphs of Greek mythology. Nymphs were supernatural feminine beings associated with springs; typically depicted as young attractive girls dressed in white. So, it's easy to see how taxonomists were able to associate them with the waterlilies.
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| Waterlilies are pretty and fun to photograph. |
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| The leaves float on the surface of the water. |
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