Nymphaea pubescens (T/N)

East Indian lotus

Other common names

East Indian red water lily
Indian red water lily

Synonyms

Nymphaea rubra
Nymphaea rosea

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Botanical details

Family: Nymphaeaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Genus: Nymphaea
Genus description: Nymphaea are rhizomatous, submerged aquatic perennials with floating, rounded leaves and showy, sometimes fragrant, cup- or bowl-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours, held on or above the water and followed by submerged, berry-like fruits
Name status: Correct

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