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Also Known As Nymphaeaceae

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Water lily
Santa Cruz water lily
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European white water lily
Amazon water lilies
Santa Cruz water lily
Amazon water lily
Water lilies (Nymphaea)
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Plant seedlings emerging from rich fertile soil
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