Waterlily is a beautiful aquatic plant that floats on the surface of the water. It is also known by other names such as lotus, pond lily, and water lily. Lotus is used to refer to the flowering plants with large, fragrant flowers that grow in shallow waters. Pond lily is a term used to describe any species of water lily. Water lily is the most commonly used term and is applied to the family of flowering plants that live in freshwater habitats. The water lily has long been a symbol of tranquility and purity, and its many synonyms reinforce this image of natural beauty.