The waterlily is rather like the lotus in terms of hibits and forms.However, it is different from the lotus by having fleshy fibrous roots, and with round or cordate notched leaves floating on water.

• 睡莲科的睡莲，虽然在形态习性方面与莲花均很相近，但仍可轻易地区分：睡莲茎短附须根，叶圆或心形但基部有缺，并浮于水面。