Nymphaea is a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and many cultivars have been bred. Some taxa occur as introduced species where they are not native, and some are weeds. Plants of the genus are known commonly as water lilies, or waterlilies in the United Kingdom. The genus name is from the Greek νυμφαια, nymphaia and the Latin nymphaea, which mean "water lily" and were inspired by the nymphs of Greek and Latin mythology.  Read more..

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Designed by Lilian Iaţco, this series is present on the official FDC below (print run: 250) with cancellations from the city of Cahul (MD-3909). I really love the First Day postmark and Cahul was chosen because the white water lily is one of the symbols of this city located in the south-west of Moldova. A water lily is represented on the coat of arms of Cahul where an international folk music festival "Nufărul alb" ("White water lily") is organized every 2 years in July.. Read more..