Nymphaea L.
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Nomenclature
L.
L.
1753
510
ICN
Nymphaea L.
genus
Nymphaea
Classification
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Descriptions
Nymphaea L.
Rhizomatous. Lvs floating or emergent, entire, deeply cordate, stipulate, reddish beneath, with anastomosing lateral veins. Sepals 4-(5), green beneath. Petals white or yellow, rarely red, pink or blue; outer petals > sepals. Ovary semi-inferior. Seeds arillate.
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Etymology
Nymphe (Greek) a female deity from Greek mythology; a nymph who haunts rivers, springs and forests.
Metadata
27b38c54-ef80-422c-a54c-88eeddd2813d
scientific name
Names_Plants
1 January 2000
19 March 2019