Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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Nymphaeaceae: Water-lily

Aquatic perennial with large platter-like leaves and showy large flowers of many petals. Leaves and flowers floating on the water surface.
Flora of North America: Discussion, key to genera (opens new window)
Flower Formula:  Sepals 3-i; Petals 3-i Glossary

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Nuphar
cow-lily, spatterdock, yellow pond-lily
4 Photo of Nuphar Flowers yellow tinged with red-purple. Images   Information
Nymphaea
water-lily
3 Photo of Nymphaea Flowers white to pale pink. Images   Information

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