Blue water lily (Nymphaea caerulea) also known as the Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile, has been one of the most sought-after flowers in history. This is due to the lily’s extraordinary beauty and status as an entheogenic plant capable of inducing mystical-type experiences as well as for its powerful aphrodisiac effects. Native to the Nile River delta where it has grown for over 4,000 years, the Egyptian blue water lily is often confused with its Indian counterpart — Blue Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera).