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Nenúfar. Water lily

Nymphaeaceae

Photo by Isabela
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Field Notes

Description:

Planta acuática

Habitat:

Estanque. Pond

Notes:

Russ Foundation. Chatirathondamanpatti

Reference Links:

Nymphaeaceae

Species ID Suggestions

हिमानी, White Lotus

Nymphaea pubescens
Ashish
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Comments (7)
Ashish
Isabela its Hairy water Lily... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaea_pubescens
SushilBarai
in Bengal it called Shapla(শাপলা)
Ashish
Isabela thanks for sharing. ID suggested for informing what they called locally in India.
Ravi
This should be the white water lily. Nymphaeaceae, again. I have seen Water Lilies in purple, blue, red, pink and white.

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PublishedAugust 24, 2010

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