Nuphar polysepala Spatterdock (Nymphaeaceae)

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Nuphar polysepala
Spatterdock
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The Nuphar polysepala plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spatterdock. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. lutea polysepala. (Engelm.)E.O.Beal.

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Latin Name:  Nuphar polysepala
Common Name:  Spatterdock
Family:  Nymphaeaceae
Author:  Engelm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Ponds, shallow lakes and slow-flowing rivers[60, 187], from valleys to almost 3,000 metres in the mountains[212].

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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