Also known as the blue lotus or Egyptian water lily, the rice-field water lily is a beautiful aquatic plant with vibrant blue flowers. Other synonyms for this plant include the sacred blue lily, Nymphaea caerulea, and the water chinquapin. The rice-field water lily is native to regions of Africa and Asia and has been used for various purposes throughout history, including as a symbol of divinity in ancient Egyptian mythology and as a psychoactive agent in some South American cultures. Regardless of its name, the rice-field water lily is a stunning plant that adds an element of tranquility to any aquatic environment.