Nymphaea Collection

Water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower underwater in lake, Ain, Alps, France, June

Waterlily (Nymphaea alba) flower which has opened underwater in a lake. Alps, Ain, France, June

Underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) in a lake. Alps, Ain, France, June

Nymphaea sp. water lily
Watercolour No. 15 by Walter Hood Fitch, c. mid-1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) in a lake. Alps, Ain, France, June

Blue lotus of the Nile, Nymphaea caerulea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Green Treefrog, Hyla cinerea, adult on yellow waterlily, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA, May

Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on White lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Extinct in the wild. Native to thermal springs, Rwanda

Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France. June. Highly commended in the the Underwater World category

European white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) viewed from underwater in a tributary of Danube Delta, Romania, June

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

Underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) in a lake. Alps, Ain, France, June

Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) underwater in lake. Alps, Ain, France

Yellow lotus, white water lily and leaf-footed bugs
Yellow lotus, Nelumbo lutea 1, leaf-footed bugs, Anisoscelis foliaceus 2 and Anoplocnemis curvipes 3, and white water lily, Nymphaea alba 4. Nelumbo, Nematope, Nenuphar

Small pond with aquatic and marsh plants, including European White Waterlily (Nymphaea alba), West Harptree woods, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK, August

Underwater view of African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus), predatory fish in the Okavango river with Water lily (Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea) and other aquatic plants

White Water Lily (Nymphaea alba) in flower, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in a peat bog lake, De Weerribben-Wieden National Park, Holland. September

Water lily (Nymphaea rudgeana) leaves viewed from below in a black water creek. Suriname, October

RF - Blue waterlily (Nymphaea caerulea) close up into centre of flower. Occurs in Africa and Asia. Botanic Garden Meise, Belgium, August

Purple water lily, Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Water Lilies: Trees Reflections by Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926). French impressionist painter. The Water Lilies: Trees Reflections, ca. 1915-1926. Oil on canvas (200 x 850 cm). Orangerie Museum. Paris. France

The Water Lilies: The Two Willows, circa 1915-1926 by Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926). French impressionist painter. The Water Lilies: The Two Willows, ca. 1915-1926. Oil on canvas (200 x 1700 cm). Detail. Orangerie Museum. Paris. France

The Water Lilies: Clear Morning with Willows by Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926). French impressionist painter. The Water Lilies: Clear Morning with Willows, ca. 1915-1926. Oil on canvas (200 x 1275 cm). Orangerie Museum. Paris. France

The Water Lilies: Morning with Willows by Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926). French impressionist painter. The Water Lilies: Morning with Willows, ca. 1915-1926. Oil on canvas (200 x 1275 cm). Orangerie Museum. Paris. France

The Water Lilies: Green Reflections circa 1915-1926 by Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926). French impressionist painter. The Water Lilies: Green Reflections, ca. 1915-1926. Oil on canvas (200 x 850 cm). Detail. Orangerie Museum. Paris. France

Water lilies, 1916-1919 by Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926). French impressionist painter. Water lilies, 1916-1919. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

Usa, Oregon, Coos Bay. Shore Acres State Park Date: 04-08-2021

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Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) on Caddo Lake, Texas. Date: 07/05/2013

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USA, DC, Washington, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, closeup of pink tropical water lily Date: 12/08/2009

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Namibia, Water Lilies (Nymphaea lotus) along Kwando River during rainy season Date: 17/07/2007

Ribbon snake (Thamnophis saurita) gliding over water surface towards a Fragrant water lily (Nymphaea odorata), Webbs Mill bog, Pinelands National Preserve, New Jersey, USA. August

Egyptian waterlily, Nymphaea lotus var. rubra. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Gold-rayed lily of Japan or yamayuri, Lilium auratum. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Catocala conversa, Catocala nymphaea and oak yellow
Catocala conversa 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Sweetfern underwing and oak yellow underwing
Sweetfern underwing, Catocala antinympha 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Lunar yellow underwing and Langmaids yellow underwing
Lunar yellow underwing, Noctua orbona 1, and lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing or Langmaids yellow underwing, Noctua janthina 2-5

Yellow waterlily, Nuphar lutea (Nymphaea lutea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

Waterlily species
Foreign yellow waterlily, Nymphaea advena, sweet-scented waterlily, Nymphaea odorata, N. odorata minor, and shining waterlily, Nymphaea nitida

White water lily, Nymphaea alba, and yellow water lily, Nuphar lutea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

European white water lily, Nymphaea alba, Nymphea blanc.Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

The white Water-Lily and yellow Nuphar, Silence
The white Water-Lily, Nymphaea odorata, and yellow waterlily, Nuphar lutea, Silence. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora

Gigantic water lily variety, Victoria amazonica (Nymphaea gigantea or Victoria fitzroyana). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Tiger lotus, Nymphaea lotus var. thermalis (Nymphaea thermalis). Hungary, spa waters. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Blue lotus, Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Nymphaea caerulea). Handcoloured lithograph by Stroobant from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Amazon water-lily, Nymphaea amazonum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

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"Nymphaea: A Submerged Beauty in the Alpine Lakes of France" In the serene lakes of Ain, nestled amidst the majestic Alps, a captivating sight awaits. Beneath the glistening surface, delicate water lilies known as Nymphaea alba bloom gracefully. Their ethereal petals unfurl underwater, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. As sunlight filters through the crystal-clear waters, these submerged flowers showcase their enchanting beauty. The vibrant hues of white and green blend harmoniously with their aquatic surroundings, and is as if nature has painted an exquisite masterpiece beneath the lake's tranquil surface. The Nymphaea alba is not alone in its underwater splendor; it shares its habitat with other members of its species. Together, they form a breathtaking tapestry that blankets the lake bed. This underwater view reveals a hidden world where tranquility reigns supreme. Beyond France's borders lies another member of this remarkable genus - Nymphaea caerulea or Blue Lotus of the Nile. With its striking blue petals contrasting against emerald pads, it adds an exotic touch to any landscape it graces. Not only do these water lilies captivate human eyes but also serve as sanctuaries for various creatures like Green Treefrogs and Pool Frogs. These amphibians find solace on their broad leaves while adding pops of color to this already picturesque scene. Inspired by such natural wonders, renowned artist Claude Monet immortalized water lilies in his iconic series "The Water Lilies. " His paintings depict reflections dancing upon still waters and two willows framing these floral masterpieces – capturing nature's ephemeral beauty for eternity. Whether witnessed firsthand or admired through artistry, Nymphaea continues to bewitch hearts worldwide with its ethereal charm and timeless allure.