Nymphaea lotus lotus (Egyptian White Water Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Nymphaceae |
| Genus | Nymphaea lotus |
| Species | lotus |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Africa |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Herb, soothing, astringent, diuretic, tranquilizing, detoxicant, and aphrodisiac. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.2 m - 0.8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Seed, most, and division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun with rich soil and still water. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand. |
| Habitat | Ponds and wetlands. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are green to reddish brown. |
Photographs
Nymphaea lotus, Form
Nymphaea lotus, Leaf
Nymphaea lotus, Flower