English: White water lily (Nymphaea alba), water lily - a perennial aquatic herbaceous rhizome plant of the water lily family (Nymphaeaceae). The plant is listed in the Red Book in many countries. Individual specimens live up to 22 years. The only plant that has existed in the flora of Ukraine for millions of years without any morphological changes. White water lily is used in folk medicine. In recent years, these beautiful flowers are increasingly being destroyed by lovers of profit, so this wonderful aquatic plant needs protection. Water lilies are a symbol of our rivers. The lily flower is a very sensitive barometer: it opens at six o'clock in the morning and closes at eighteen. On cloudy days and before the rain, lily flowers close, and you can predict the weather. Shot in the village. Rokytne (Rokytne district, Rivne region) 2019-07-18 13:34:13. Landscape - the river bank. The photo was taken on a Redmi Note 5 phone and edited in a graphics editor on a PC.

English: White water lily (Nymphaea alba), water lily - a perennial aquatic herbaceous rhizome plant of the water lily family (Nymphaeaceae). The plant is listed in the Red Book in many countries.