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Nymphaea caerulea, (Blue Lotus) is often confused with Agapanthus africanus (Blue Lily). Though the two plants look nothing alike (aside from being blue), both Nymphaea caerulea and Agapanthus africanus are sometimes refered to as the "blue lily". "Blue lily" seems to be a more accurate name for Agapanthus africanus. Nymphaea caerulea is more commonly called the "blue lotus" or "blue water lily". It is Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus) which may have been used in ancient Egypt as an entheogen. |