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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 331 W: 0 N: 315]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (1332) | Nymphaeaceae
Water lilies like muddy water bed and plenty of sunshine. Here in Malaysia, where sunshie is abundance and surrounding padi fields near Gunung Keriang offer a good habitat. This shot is taken at an irrigation canal. You could see that the water is clear and some other aquatic plants live. What I like most is the multi colours and tones of the leaves and its long stalks that allow the leaves to float quite far from the centre.
Here are some notes from Wikipedia _
Nymphaeaceae is a family of flowering plants. Members of this family are commonly called water lilies and live in freshwater areas in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family Nyhmpaeaceae contains 8 genera. There are about 70 species of water lilies around the world[1]. The genus Nymphaea contains about 35 species across the Northern Hemisphere.The genus Victoria contains two species of giant water lilies and can be found in South America[1]. Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. The leaves are round, with a radial notch in Nymphaea and Nuphar, but fully circular in Victoria.
Water lilies are divided into two main categories: hardy and tropical. Hardy water lilies bloom only during the day, but tropical water lilies can bloom either day or night, and are the only group to contain blue-flowered plants.
Water lilies can be fragrant, such as Nymphaea odorata.The beautiful nature of water lilies has led to their widespread use as ornamental plants. The Mexican water lily, native to the gulf coast of North America, is planted throughout the continent. It has escaped from cultivation and become invasive in some areas, such as California's San Joaquin Valley. It can infest slow moving bodies of water and is difficult to eradicate. Populations can be controlled by cutting top growth. Herbicides can also be used to control populations using glyphosate and fluridone . |
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