Nil Manel or blue water lily in closeup

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In February 1986 Nil Manel or blue water lily (Nymphaea stellata, though it has been recently renamed as Nymphaea nouchali) was chosen as the National flower. Nil Manel is found all the part of Sri Lanka and grows in the shallow water.

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Size: 2912px × 3291px
Location: Bentota, Sri Lanka
Photo credit: © Armands Pharyos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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