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| Common Name: Yellow Water Lily, Spatterdock |
| Genus/Species: Nuphar spp. |
Floating Aquatic Plants
Stem attached to Leaf Edge
Heart shaped Leaf and Yellow Flower
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| Common Name: Yellow Water Lily, Spatterdock |
| Genus/Species: Nuphar spp. |
Description: Leaves large, heart-shaped, commonly 8 to 16 inches (20 to 40 cm) long. Leaf veins extend laterally from the midrib. Flower is bright yellow, with a single row of petals. Spreads horizontally from rhizome similar to White Water Lily.
Distribution: Prefer muck or silt bottom in stagnant, shallow areas.
