The National Flower of Sri Lanka is Bluewater lily in February 1986 It is native to Asia It is not only the national flower of Srilanka but also the national flower of Bangladesh This Exceptional flower is also found in Afghanistan, subcontinent, Taiwan and also in some regions of Australia Interesting facts about Blue Water LilyCommon Name Blue Lotus, Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile, Blue Egyptian water lily Botanical Name (Nymphaea caerulea) Family Nymphaea Description Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is a stunningly beautiful blue and yellow waterlily in the genus Nymphaea Ethnobotanical History Blue Lotus was used in Ancient Egypt as an aphrodisiac and mood enhancer for both men and Water lily seed pods form under water while lotus seed pods stand above water level after the flowers die Water lilies prefer water that is 24 to 60 inches deep, and lotuses prefer water about 12 Blue Water Lily Img 1917b Blue Water Lily With A Visitor Flickr Blue water lily flower
