I always loved water lilies ...

    ..Where I grew up in the Adirondacks, we had beautiful white Water Lilies that were protected; meaning, it was illegal to pick them.

For me, the water lily is just beautiful.

I love how the singular flower is so dramatic.     But, the lily pad is what always intrigued me as it floated on the surface of the water and waves.

 A few facts for you ... The American Indians made flour out of dried roots of Water Lilies by pounding them. The flour was then baked into pancakes. The young leaves and flower buds were eaten as vegetables, seeds eaten fried.

 American Indians used the plant to treat many ailments. Mashed green roots were used as poultice for swollen limbs; the roots for problems of the womb, digestive problems, a rinse for mouth sores; leaves and flowers as cooling compresses.

For some reason, this yellow water lily picture has always been my favorite.






In doing a little research on water lilies, I found out that it is the birth flower for July!  My birth month!  Now I get it!!