On our lake, the yellow lilies bloom first, followed by the white water lilies. They dot the lake at both ends where it is a bit shallower. I like seeing them when I’m out in my kayak and often paddle through them. When I looked for information about the white water lily, I found that it doesn’t have several different names like the yellow lily that I posted a couple of weeks ago. Although we only see white water lilies in our area, they can be in all different colours.
I found that water lilies can help reduce the growth of algae in ponds and lakes. This is good news for our lake which appears to be pretty healthy.
Quite often you see the yellow lilies along with the white lilies. The white ones open during the morning and close by late afternoon.
When the water lily is pollinated, the flower and stem sinks into the water and a berry-like fruit develops. It has been used in traditional medication and apparently can treat diarrhea and sore throats.
From a distance you see a yellow center in the white water lily – up close you are able to see the intricacy of the flower. God has so many beautiful things on this earth. The God who made this world and all that is within it, loves and cares for each one of us.
For in Him (God) we live and move and have our being …
Acts 17:28
Acts 17:28
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