The flowers range from 7.5-12.5 cm. wide having several broad, tapering petals that narrow toward the center.
Petals are curved lengthwise forming a slight channel.
It is a radially symmetrical flower displaying either white or pink petals.
The flower looms above flat, heart-shaped, glossy green, floating leaves.
water lily contains chemicals called tannins that probably help treat diarrhea by reducing swelling (inflammation).
The tannins might also help kill some germs.