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lirio acuático / water lilies

Nymphaea sp.

Photo by Nayeli
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Field Notes

Description:

The leaves grow from the rhizome on long petioles(stalk that attaches the leaf blade to the stem). Floating round leaves of waterlily grow up to 12 inches across.

Habitat:

Lakes or ponds

Reference Links:

Nymphaea - Wikipedia

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