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Shapla or Water lily (white)

Nymphaea pubescens

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

White lily. Aquatic.

Habitat:

One of the two waterbodies near my home.

Notes:

The stems are edible.

Reference Links:

Nymphaea pubescens

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Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
As an amateur photographer, I take it as a compliment. Thank you, Ashley Lamb.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Flowers of India
Mission
Biodiversity of West Bengal, India

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PublishedOctober 4, 2015

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