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In the backwaters of Kerala one can find water lilies floating all along the canals. The roots detach and grow into new water lilies. |
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The Kerala State of India is popular for its backwaters. Beautiful purple lilies float in the canals of the backwaters. The water lily belongs to the small family of aquatic plants. There are about 70 different species of water lilies. These are divided into- night, tropical and hardy. Night lilies bloom
in the night. Tropical lilies are mostly found in tropical climates and bloom at all times of the day. Hardy lilies are the most common. Water lilies usually have six petals and six stamen. Water lilies usually live in water that is rich in oxygen and receives a lot of sunlight |
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