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 White water Lily

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White water-lily flowers are produced between June and September 6. They are visited by bees, flies and beetles, but it seems that they are often self-pollinated. There is much variation in the size of both the leaves and the flower certain populations in nutrient-poor waters are much smaller than average.  These differences seem to have some genetic basis, as even when moved to nutrient-rich waters the plants stay small for a number of years. The white water-lily produces Britain's largest flower.  This plant roots in the mud at the bottom of the lake , the circular floating leaves are dark green on the upper surface, and reddish below  The flowers also float  the petals are white, often with a pinkish tinge, and the stamens are bright yellow The seeds, which are produced in large quantities, are smooth and olive-green in color.