The American lotus or Nelumbo lutea.

American Lotus

The American lotus or Nelumbo lutea.

"A water plant which furnished the material upon which the ancient Egyptians did their writing."

Papyrus

"A water plant which furnished the material upon which the ancient Egyptians did their writing."

Yellow water lily is the common name of nuphar luteum. The flowers are yellow with a brandy-like scent. The stalks rise a little above the surface of the water.

Yellow Water Lily

Yellow water lily is the common name of nuphar luteum. The flowers are yellow with a brandy-like scent.…