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"Nymphaeales: A Captivating Underwater World" Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of Nymphaeales, where water lilies reign supreme

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower underwater in lake, Ain, Alps, France, June

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea sp. water lily

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

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

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Water lilies (Nymphaeaceae) seen from below, Cenote Car Wash / Aktun Ha, Mexico

Water lilies (Nymphaeaceae) seen from below, Cenote Car Wash / Aktun Ha, Mexico. Yucatan peninsula

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Aerial view of Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica) leaves in river, i Rurununi savanna

Aerial view of Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica) leaves in river, i Rurununi savanna, Guyana, South America

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) head portrait, vulnerable species, captive

Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria) head portrait, vulnerable species, captive

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: School of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst Water lilies (Nuphar lutea) lit by the suns rays

School of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst Water lilies (Nuphar lutea) lit by the suns rays, Lake Bourget, Alps, Savoie, France, June

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: European white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) viewed from underwater in a tributary of Danube Delta

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

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

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

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) underwater in lake. Alps, Ain, France

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) underwater. Lake Morat, Vaud, Switzerland

Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) underwater. Lake Morat, Vaud, Switzerland, September. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Bees in a water lily at a Roadside Billabong on the road to Port Stewart from Running

Bees in a water lily at a Roadside Billabong on the road to Port Stewart from Running Creek. Queensland, Australia

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) Lake Morat, close to Faoug, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. September

Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) Lake Morat, close to Faoug, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. September. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Floating leaves of Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica). Northern Pantanal, Cuiaba River

Floating leaves of Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica). Northern Pantanal, Cuiaba River, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) flower reflected in pond

Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) flower reflected in pond. Fragrant scent attracts beetle pollinators. In cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to South America

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Small pond with aquatic and marsh plants, including European White Waterlily (Nymphaea alba)

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Water lilies in the Cenote Nicte Ha, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. May

Water lilies in the Cenote Nicte Ha, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. May. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Underwater view of African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus), predatory fish in the

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: White Water Lily (Nymphaea alba) in flower, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in a peat bog lake, De Weerribben-Wieden National Park, Holland

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

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

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: RF - Blue waterlily (Nymphaea caerulea) close up into centre of flower. Occurs in Africa and Asia

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Giant Water Lily (Victoria amazonica) flower in a lagoon at Porto Jofre, off the Cuiaba River

Giant Water Lily (Victoria amazonica) flower in a lagoon at Porto Jofre, off the Cuiaba River, northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, South America

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) holding water lily seed pod in beak while swimming

American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) holding water lily seed pod in beak while swimming through lily pads. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) leaping between water lily pads

American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) leaping between water lily pads. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Ribbon snake (Thamnophis saurita) gliding over water surface towards a Fragrant water lily

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

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) Lake Morat, Canton Vaud, Switzerland, July

Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) Lake Morat, Canton Vaud, Switzerland, July. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male on yellow lotus ( Nuphar lutea) Norfolk

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male on yellow lotus ( Nuphar lutea) Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Pink Flower of the India red waterlily (Nymphaea rubra pubescens) East Lake Greenway

Pink Flower of the India red waterlily (Nymphaea rubra pubescens) East Lake Greenway park botanical garden, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: RF- White water lily (Nymphaea alba) on calm water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

RF- White water lily (Nymphaea alba) on calm water, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: European White water lily, (Nymphaea alba) in flowers, Vallee de l Eure, Eure-et-Loir

European White water lily, (Nymphaea alba) in flowers, Vallee de l Eure, Eure-et-Loir, France, July

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) amongst White water lilies (Nymphaea alba)

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) amongst White water lilies (Nymphaea alba). Danube Delta, Romania. May

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea rubra, Indian red water lily

Nymphaea rubra, Indian red water lily
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection, held at the Natural History Museum, London. Painted by Sydenham Teast Edwards and engraved by Francis Sansom

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea coerulea, blue Egyptian water lily

Nymphaea coerulea, blue Egyptian water lily
Illustration from The Temple of Flora (1812) by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Brasenia schreberi, water shield

Brasenia schreberi, water shield
Plate 3 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea capensis var. zanzibariensis, cape blue waterlily

Nymphaea capensis var. zanzibariensis, cape blue waterlily
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1907. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 133

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Fran Kern with herbarium specimen

Fran Kern with herbarium specimen
Fran Kern a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London. The specimen featured is Nymphaea candida C. Presl, candid water lily collected in Sweden

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea odorata var. minor

Nymphaea odorata var. minor
Plate 45. Watercolour on paper, 1901 by Mrs Hosea B. Morse (Annie Josephine Wexford) (1853-1940). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1901

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea rubra, red indian water lily see 40246

Nymphaea rubra, red indian water lily see 40246
Plate 1160 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1790. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea nelumbo, sacred Egyptian bean

Nymphaea nelumbo, sacred Egyptian bean
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea sp. water lily: underside of leaf

Nymphaea sp. water lily: underside of leaf
Plate 3 from Victoria Regia 1854, by John Fisk Allen. Illustration by William Sharp

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea lotus, water lily of Malabar

Nymphaea lotus, water lily of Malabar
Watercolour by T. Reichel, 1789. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageNymphaeales Collection: Nymphaea capensis, cape blue water lily

Nymphaea capensis, cape blue water lily
Unsigned artwork from early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London



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"Nymphaeales: A Captivating Underwater World" Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of Nymphaeales, where water lilies reign supreme. In the crystal-clear lakes of Ain, nestled amidst the majestic Alps in France, these delicate flowers bloom beneath the surface, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Picture-perfect scenes unfold as we witness the ethereal beauty of Nymphaea alba, commonly known as Water Lily. With its pristine petals gracefully unfurling underwater, it showcases nature's artistry at its finest. The tranquil ambiance is further enhanced by an underwater view that reveals a captivating carpet of these exquisite blooms adorning the lake. Venturing beyond France's borders to Mexico's Cenote Car Wash and Aktun Ha, we are treated to an awe-inspiring sight - water lilies seen from below. Bathed in sunlight filtering through the water's depths, they radiate with a celestial glow that transports us to another world. At Kew Gardens in London, England, we encounter a rare gem – the Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum). Cultivated with utmost care and dedication, this diminutive wonder captivates visitors with its petite yet resplendent presence. Meanwhile, on distant shores lies Victoria amazonica – Giant Water Lily – boasting leaves so vast they can support even a human's weight. An aerial view reveals their grandeur as they float majestically on rivers within Rurununi savanna. These colossal beauties remind us of nature’s ability to create wonders beyond our imagination. Intriguingly diverse connections also emerge within this aquatic ecosystem; Perch fish find solace among vibrant yellow Water Lilies (Nuphar lutea), basking under sunlit rays like living masterpieces painted by Mother Nature herself. Lastly but not leastly is Goura victoria, the Victoria crowned pigeon.