Water lilies
Water lilies are rooted in the soil
underneath slow moving bodies of fresh water and their leaves and flowers float
on the water’s surface. Hardy water lilies live in temperate climates
and bloom only during the day but tropical water lilies, the only group to
contain blue-flowered plants, live in tropical environments and can bloom
either during the day or at night. There are about 70
species of water lilies throughout the world and their beauty has led to their
widespread use as ornamental plants. For example, the Mexican water lily,
native to the Gulf Coast of North America, is now planted throughout the North
American continent. They are highly adaptable but should you wish to curtail
their spread you need only to cut off the top growth. The End.