Nymphaea alba
White water lily
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The Nymphaea alba plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White water lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. occidentalis. Castalia alba. C. speciosa.

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Latin Name:  Nymphaea alba
Common Name:  White water lily
Family:  Nymphaeaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  One report suggests that the plant is poisonous but gives no further details[19]. The plant contains the toxic alkaloids nupharine and nymphaeine, these substances have an effect on the nervous system[240].
 
Mature Height:     Mature Width:  3
 
Habitat:  Marshes, ponds, slow moving streams, lakes and canals up to 1.2m deep[7, 9, 17].

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