Nymphaea alba

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A water lily with white flowers: "Nymphaea alba" is the scientific name for a specific species of aquatic plant commonly known as the white water lily or European white water lily. It is characterized by large, floating leaves and fragrant, pure white flowers that bloom on the water's surface.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The pond was adorned with the beautiful blooms of Nymphaea alba.
    • Nymphaea alba is native to Europe and parts of Asia and North Africa.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this species within the genus and family Nymphaeaceae.
    • The study focused on the rhizome structure of Nymphaea alba.
Variants and Related Words
  • White water lily: The common English name for .
  • European white water lily: Another common name specifying its region.
  • Nymphaea: The genus to which this species belongs, encompassing all water lilies.
  • Nymphaeaceae: The botanical family of water lilies.
Synonyms
  • White water lily
  • European white water lily
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Aquatic plant: A general term for plants that live in water environments.
  • Rhizome: The horizontal underground stem from which grows.
  • Floating leaves: A descriptive term for the plant's morphology.
Noun
  1. a water lily with white flowers