Water Lily

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Botanical Name Lilium Aquatis
Nickname Water Lily
Category Aquatic
Rarity Common
Class Indigenous
Fruition Highsun - Edensrest

Introduction

Water Lilies, sometimes spelled Water Lillies or Lilium Aquatis, are one of the most common aquatic plants growing in slow-moving rivers, marshes, and ponds all around Eden. The flower in the middle blooms all year round in the frost-free regions; however, it is rare to catch a glimpse since each lily only blooms for four days until they sink to decompose.

Description

The plant comprises the characteristic big pads floating on the surface, a beautiful white flower in the middle, and a stem connecting the plant to the ground. The big lily pads offer shade to the water, cooling it down and hiding local fish from predatory birds. The stem reaches down to the bottom of the area and roots itself tightly into position. The beautiful flower in the middle is a sight to behold and smells sweet, yet an enigma to witness due to its short lifespan. Some describe the lily as retaining a rather sweet floral or citrus scent; however, other common water lilies retain a refreshingly clean scent, clear of floral or citrus undertones.

Usage

Though mostly a great decoration piece or a great gift for a loved one, only one part of this aquatic herb has medicinal use.

  • Lily Pad
The lily pad is often used to wrap around overheated or burnt body areas.
  • Water Lily Stem
The stem is useless other than preserving the lily if plucked.
  • Water Lily Flower
The flower smells sweet and has a distinct aroma from the watery area it was picked from.