Water Lily - Nymphaceae Nymphaeae violacea

Written By Kevin Lynn
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Family: Nymphaceae

Genus: Nymphaeae

Species: violacea

Part Eaten: Seeds and roots

Height: 0.5 Meters

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Wetland

Description

This is a floating aquatic plant with a day flower that is white to purple. It is very common in billabongs and still waterways of the Top End.

Tasting Notes

The seed of the plant is eaten as well as the stem and it is an important plant, especially in Kakadu.

Growing at Home

Propagated by seed, or easily by division, as the plants have spreading roots.

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Distribution:

Northern Australia

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