Sweet-scented or      Fragrant Water Lily

Sweet-scented or      Fragrant Water Lily

Nymphaea odorata

Water Lily Family - Nymphaeaceae

The long-stalked, floating, almost round leaves are clefted at the base with a shiny green upper surface and a purplish colored lower surface. (Photographed - July)

Aquatic plants with fragrant, large (3 to 6" wide), white to pinkish flowers with many yellow stamens and numerous rows of petals.

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