Nymphaea odorata (Fragrant White Water Lily)
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Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily · Nymphaeaceae
Also known as Castalia odorata, Leuconymphaea odorata, Nymphea odorata. Common names: American white water-lily, Common water-lily, Fragrant water lily, Fragrant waterlily.
Nymphaea odorata, also known as the American white waterlily, fragrant water-lily, beaver root, fragrant white water lily, white water lily, sweet-scented white water lily, and sweet-scented water lily, is an aquatic plant belonging to the genus Nymphaea.
NymphaeaceaePerennialUS native
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About American white waterlily
Nymphaea odorata, also known as the American white waterlily, fragrant water-lily, beaver root, fragrant white water lily, white water lily, sweet-scented white water lily, and sweet-scented water lily, is an aquatic plant belonging to the genus Nymphaea. It can commonly be found in shallow lakes, ponds, and permanent slow moving waters throughout North America where it ranges from Central America to northern Canada. It is also reported from Brazil and Guyana.
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Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Alabama, Arkansas, Bahamas, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, El Salvador, Florida, Georgia, Honduras, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, Nicaragua, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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