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Fragrant White Water Lily

Nymphaea odorata

Photo by Darwinist
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Field Notes

Description:

large white flower, approximately 8 - 10 inches in diameter, with accompanying lily pads.

Notes:

growing on Flat Lake in Winter Garden, Florida.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
Liz is right. Another common name is Lotus. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbo_nucifera

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2011

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