A white water lily grows in a pond at the Davis Bayou Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore, May 1, 2021, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
A white water lily grows in a pond at the Davis Bayou Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore, May 1, 2021, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The fragrant white water lily is recognizable by its large, floating, circular leaves and large, white flowers. They are only open for three days and only open in the daytime. The white water lily is the national flower of Bangladesh and the state flower for Andhra Pradesh, India. Some consider the water lily to be a symbol of resurrection, purity, enlightenment, and grief. Davis Bayou is the only portion of the Gulf Islands National Seashore in Mississippi that is accessible by automobile, but there is no access to the beach, and swimming is not allowed. Petit Bois, Horn, East Ship, West Ship, and Cat islands are accessible only by boat. The Gulf Islands National Seashore is located along the barrier islands of Florida and Mississippi. Protected regions include mainland areas and parts of seven islands. The Mississippi portion of the National Seashore features natural beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, islands accessible only by boat, bayous, nature trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds. The Florida section features sand beaches, historic forts, and nature trails. The Gulf Islands National Seashore was founded in 1971 and is operated by the National Park Service. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)
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Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA
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