Like birthstones and zodiac signs, birth flowers are one of those fascinating traditions to dig into. Whether you’re dreaming of summer or you’re in the thick of it, you may wonder what July’s birth ...

Maya vessel (c. 700-800 CE) from Guatemala depicting a king sitting on a throne wearing a water lily headdress. Water lilies (Nymphaea ampla) on reservoir surfaces indicated clean water and symbolized ...

A stunning time-lapse video has caught the growth of the world's largest water lily. The lily, which is of the species Victoria boliviana, was named new to science in July 2022 at Kew Gardens in ...

Water garden enthusiasts have something to be excited about: A purple-blooming water lily that can survive the winter right here in Lawrence. The new lily, Nymphaea “Purple Fantasy,” has been growing ...

Botanists have discovered a new giant water lily with lily pads that can grow to nearly 10 feet wide. Researchers previously thought there were only two species of giant water lilies. Botanists have ...

The ACS Fall 2019 National Meeting & Exposition in San Diego will explore all things water. To celebrate, Chemistry in Pictures held a water-themed contest in partnership with the ACS Committee on ...

Water lily seeds are the new snack supplanting kale chips among healthy eaters. These cheese-puff-looking morsels have been a traditional treat in India for centuries, but now they're taking off in ...

Everything you need to know about water lily seeds, the healthy popcorn alternative taking over the snack aisle, including the nutritional benefits. Protein bars are the secret weapon for on-the-go ...