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Nuphar lutea Yellow water lily (1 Page of 5) The Nuphar lutea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow water lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as Nymphaea lutea. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Nuphar lutea Common Name: Yellow water lily Family: Nymphaeaceae Author: (L.)Sm. Known Hazards: There are a number of reports that the plant is edible but one report suggests that the plant is poisonous without giving further details[19]. Mature Height: Mature Width: 1.5 Habitat: Deep, slow moving or still water to a depth of 3m[19, 100].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse in pots submerged under 25mm of water. Prick out into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and grow them on in water in a greenhouse for at least two years before planting them out in late spring.
The seed is collected by wrapping the developing seed head in a muslin bag to avoid the seed being lost. Harvest it 10 days after it sinks below the soil surface or as soon as it reappears[200].
Division in May. Each portion must have at least one eye. Submerge in pots in shallow water until established[56].
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