Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea

A blue-flowered water lily native to parts of Africa, also called the blue water lily or Egyptian blue lotus. It grows in freshwater habitats and belongs to the genus Nymphaea.

Nymphaea: A genus of aquatic plants commonly known as water lilies, with floating leaves and showy flowers. This species variety belongs to this genus of freshwater plants.
Water garden: A garden designed around ponds or other water features, often containing aquatic plants. The plant is cultivated for its flowers and floating foliage in ornamental ponds.
Nymphaea lotus: An African water-lily species with white or pink flowers and often toothed leaves. It is another African water lily sometimes confused with the blue-flowered species.
Ancient Egyptian religion: The religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt, centered on many gods, rituals, and afterlife traditions. The flower was associated with religious imagery and symbolism in ancient Egypt.
Nymphaeaceae: The flowering-plant family that includes water lilies and their close relatives. Its family placement situates the blue water lily among other aquatic flowering plants.
Aquascaping: The arrangement of aquatic plants and other materials in an aquarium or water feature. Its underwater growth and flowering form can be incorporated into aquatic displays.
Nymphaea alba: A Eurasian water-lily species with white flowers and floating leaves. Its pale flowers distinguish it from the blue blooms of this variety.
Egyptian art: Visual art produced in ancient Egypt, including painting, sculpture, and decorated objects. Blue water-lily motifs appear in ancient Egyptian artistic representations.
Water lily: An aquatic plant with broad floating leaves and flowers that emerge at or above the water surface. Its familiar common name describes the growth form it shares with many aquatic plants.
Edible flower: A flower used as food, either as an ingredient or a garnish. In some regions, parts of the blue water lily are used as food.

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