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Nymphaea rubra
Red water lily · Nymphaeaceae
Common names: Red waterlily.
Nymphaea rubra is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Sri Lanka and northeastern India to western and central Malesia.
NymphaeaceaePerennial
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About Red water lily
Nymphaea rubra is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Sri Lanka and northeastern India to western and central Malesia. Additionally, it has been introduced to regions such as Southeast China, Cuba, Guyana, Hungary, and Suriname.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
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| Native range | Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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