NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Nymphaea odorata ssp. odorata
American Water-lily, White Waterlily
Scientific Name: |
Nymphaea odorata ssp. odorata |
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Genus: |
Nymphaea |
Species Epithet: |
odorata |
Common Name: |
American Water-lily, White Waterlily |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Nymphaeaceae (Water-Lily Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Aquatic |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September |
Growing Area: |
Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Ponds, sluggish waters. Native to NC coastal plain but introduced elsewhere in the state. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure, S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure, G_T_: Subspecies or Variety Rank (add status to NOTES section) (*Key) |
Notes: |
Global rank is G5T5- species and subspecific taxon are secure. |
Bettina Darveaux |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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©Lynda Clay |
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Bettina Darveaux |
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