Nymphaea candida (Nymphaeaceae)

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Nymphaea candida
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The Nymphaea candida plant species is found in N. Europe. N. Asia. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Nymphaea candida
Family:  Nymphaeaceae
Author:  Presl.&C.Presl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Ponds, lakes and slow flowing streams.

Edible Uses: The following reports refer to the related N. alba and probably also apply to this species[K]. Root - cooked. Eaten when several years old[2, 5, 145]. It contains up to 40% starch, 6% protein[7, 114]. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute[7]. Seed - cooked. It contains about 47% starch[114].

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