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- The water lily in the profile
- Characteristics in short form
- Many names - more than about 40 species
- Leaves, flowers and fruits inspected
- Tips
The water lily grows in both flowing and still waters
The water lily in the profile
Water lilies are like dandelions and roses - just everyone knows what they look like. But water lilies are something very special. What features these aquatic plants have and which claims they have, read below!
Next article Plant water lilies in the pond - like a proCharacteristics in short form
Many names - more than about 40 species
This plant of the Nymphaeaceae family, of which there are more than 40 species, has the longest stems of native flora in this country. They are up to 3 m high! The best known is the white water lily. It is most abundant and also known by the names Waterlily and Deity of the Waters.
Leaves, flowers and fruits inspected
The water lily has leaves above and below water. The up to 30 cm tall leaves are leathery and those that swim under the water surface are rolled up. The shape of the leaves is kidney-shaped to heart-shaped. Its color describes a dark green, which gives off a slight gloss on the top.
These peculiarities have the flowers:
After the flower is 'drowned', the fruit is formed in the water. It is 5 cm tall, is quite juicy and capsule-like. At maturity she releases her contained seeds. These swim in the water until they strand and germinate somewhere. To plant the water lily, the seeds may be used.
Tips
Attention: All plant parts of the water lily are poisonous! Consumption, among other things, can lead to respiratory paralysis