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Nymphaea odorata
Can be grown in ponds and tanks
The use of white water lily (Nymphaea odorata) for medicinal purposes originates from Native American traditional medicine. Several other species from the Nymphaea and Nuphar (another water lily genus) genera have been used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and homeopathic practices. The dried root and rhizome of the white water lily have been taken by mouth to treat gastrointestinal, genital, and bronchial conditions. The leaves and roots have also been used externally, as infusions to treat lesions and inflammation associated with mucous membranes, and as poultices to treat a variety of dermatological conditions. Some of the medicinal properties of white water lily may be attributed to its reported antibiotic and astringent properties, which may be the result of tannic and gallic acids found in the plant tissue.
I do not see many water lily's any more out in the wild and the ones in the city have fences around them because people are stealing them! I found this one small pond on private land, because a buddy of mine planted them for the corporate office. I had to be quick about photographing them because it is a private corporation.
The USDA shows several species, both native and introduced tropical plants, that have a range in Florida. You might even see the Lotus growing in people's pools, but not necessarily in the wild. You'll definitely be able to find yellow water lilies.
Yes Thank you again Scott!! Do you know if there are other colors in Florida?
Nymphaea alba is the European White Waterlily. N. odorata ranges into Florida, however.
Thank you, ScottRasmussen.
Ashish you had the right ID for Species Nymphaea alba L. – European white waterlily
http://plants.usda.gov/java/Classificati...
Thank you both!!!
Spotted on Aug 5, 2011
Submitted on Aug 5, 2011
