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/nɪmfˈiə/
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NOUN
- the type genus of the family Nymphaeaceae; any of a variety of water lilies
How To Use Nymphaea In A Sentence
- Nymphaea William Falconer, a medium grower, would be a better choice for the average pond.
- Nymphaea William Falconer, a medium grower, would be a better choice for the average pond.
- The bunga tarati or seruja (Nymphaea nelumbo) as well as several other beautiful kinds of aquatic plants are found upon the inland waters of this country. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants
- It has mats of water lily Nymphaea alba and bushes of goat willow Salix caprea, grey willow S. cinerea and purple osier S. purpurea. Srebarna Nature Reserve, Bulgaria
- Floating aquatics such as white water lily (Nymphaea odorata) are common and a submerged complex of plants is dominated by bladderwort (Utricularia spp.). Everglades
- The Sangha rock pool depressions support aquatic plants such as Nymphaea maculata, Najas graminea, Ottelia ulvaefolia, Cyperus sp., Cliffs of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons), Mali
- The three groups of paleoherbs are Aristolochiales (birthwort, Dutchman's pipe), Piperales (pepper vine, lizard's tails), and Nymphaeales (lotus, waterlilies).
- It has mats of water lily Nymphaea alba and bushes of goat willow Salix caprea, grey willow S. cinerea and purple osier S. purpurea. Srebarna Nature Reserve, Bulgaria
- The nelumbos differ from the nymphaeas in their botanical make-up and they are grown in eastern countries on account of the economic value of the roots and seeds which are eaten.
- I've planted cannas, water lettuce, nymphaeas, sedges, and waterlilies in my water gardens.