The genomic sequence of the water lily, Nymphaea colorata, has been revealed and has provided new insight into how flooring plants evolved. Researchers analyzed the plant's genome and transcriptome, ...

Sequencing of the water lily’s genome has shed light on the early evolution of angiosperms, flowering plants. Utilizing high-throughput next-generation sequencing technology, an international team of ...

Can You Grow Flowers Underwater? Flowering plants that grow in water, also known as aquatic flowering plants or water flowers, add a touch of beauty and elegance to ponds, water gardens, and indoor ...

Water garden enthusiasts have something to be excited about: A purple-blooming water lily that can survive the winter right here in Lawrence. The new lily, Nymphaea “Purple Fantasy,” has been growing ...

Summer flowers fade and the pace of life in Westborough picks up in September, but a vision of summertime lingers on shallow ponds where native white water-lilies bloom. Known as fragrant water-lily ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This week’s column addresses various garden topics, including water plants and leaf blowers. The photo gallery includes a few plants that are currently in ...

Everyone is familiar with water lilies; they have round, floating leaves (lily pads) and elegant flowers. They are admired by most people and appreciated by small creatures such as damselflies and ...

“Adding Nymphaea thermarum, the world’s smallest and rarest water lily, to the collection is a wonderful illustration of the garden’s commitment to conservation in St. Louis and around the world,” ...