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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