Nymphaea odorata Fragrant water lily (Nymphaeaceae)

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Nymphaea odorata
Fragrant water lily
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The Nymphaea odorata plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland to Kansas, Mexico and Cuba. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fragrant water lily.

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Latin Name:  Nymphaea odorata
Common Name:  Fragrant water lily
Family:  Nymphaeaceae
Author:  Ait.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Lakes, bog pools and slow rivers[187].

Edible Uses: Flowerbuds - cooked as a vegetable or pickled[55, 105, 177, 183]. Young flowers - raw[55]. Leaves - raw or cooked[207]. Used in soups and stews[55, 177, 183]. Root[105, 183]. Boiled or roasted[207]. Ripe seed - cooked or ground into a meal[207].

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