The common Water Lily, also known as Nymphaeaceae, is typically found in ponds and lakes throughout the world. It comes in a variety of colours, ranging from white to blue to pink. In this case, it is purple. The yellowish centre of the flower contains the Water Lily’s reproductive parts like the ovule, pollen tube and anthers. Interestingly, the tips of each of them are purple while the rest of the parts are yellow. Unfortunately, the Water Lily is another plant that is labelled as an invasive species as it infests slow moving bodies of water (like this pond). However its image as a trademark icon has led to its use for ornamental purposes.
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