What are some adaptations of the water lily?

What are some adaptations of the water lily?

Water lilies have a number of adaptations that help them survive in water, including big leaves that float on the water's surface to attract ample sunlight for photosynthesis. The top side of the leaf is covered with a cuticle to keep it as dry as possible, and the underside has thorns to protect against predators.

What's another name for Lily?

Lily can be short for Lillian, Lilika, Liliana or Lilith. It might be from the Greek word "louloudi" which means flower....Lily (name)

Origin
Meaning	lilium
Other names
Alternative spelling	Lily, Lillie, Lilly, Pugliana
Related names	Pugliana

Why are my lily pads turning yellow?

The leaves of the water lily last for 3 to 4 weeks. Then it turns yellow and brown and then gets mushy and sinks. This is a normal part of the life cycle of lily pad leaves. ... if the pads get splashed or sprayed with water, it can sit on the leaf and act as a magnifier.

Is a water lily a lotus flower?

In the world of flowering aquatic plants, nothing beats a water lily or a lotus flower. ... The biggest difference is that water lilies (Nymphaea species) leaves and flowers both float on the water's surface while lotus (Nelumbo species) leaves and flowers are emergent, or rise above the water's surface.

What colors are water lilies?

Hardy water lilies come in shades of yellow, pinks, reds, pastel orange, and white. Some water lilies are called “changeables.” These flowers change their color as the bloom progresses, changing from any variation of pastel colors.

What does water symbolize?

Water popularly represents life. It can be associated with birth, fertility, and refreshment. Water is also one of the FOUR ELEMENTS essential to life in traditional western philosophy; In this form it is represented by undulating lines, or a triangle pointing down. ...

What do water leaks mean spiritually?

Water is a metaphor for our emotions, so a leaky roof or a plumbing problem can mean that you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed. A clogged drain might signify you have a suppressed issue or blocked emotion inside, and the time has come to let it go.

What does spilling water mean spiritually?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Spilling water for luck is a folk custom in Bulgaria, Serbia, Turkey and other nearby countries. According to folk belief, spilling water behind the person who goes on a journey, or to do a job, will bring good luck, and is done so that the travel or the job will end happily.