Water lilies are called “lake roses” in German. The Greek name is the most romantic: According to Pliny Nymphaeia comes from a story about a nymph died because of jealousy over Herakles and became a water lily.
Nymphs, Roses, Lilies
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Water roses is such a perfect name for the lilies; I love the last shot with the reflection 😃
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Thanks, Jez. The other fact I know about them: hippos like to eat their roots. When there are water lilies – watch out for angry hippos (they don’t like to share)!
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