Nymphaea macrosperma
| Nymphaea macrosperma | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. macrosperma
|
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea macrosperma Merr. & L.M.Perry
| |
Nymphaea macrosperma, water lily, is an emergent water plant native to northern Australia.
The water lily occurs in freshwater lagoons, and has large round leaves that float on the water surface.
Uses[]
The plant is a traditional Aboriginal bushfood.[1] The seeds are usually described as "sweet like a pea" and are eaten for lunch.[2]
References[]
- ^ Australian Food Standards, Water lily seed pod analysis
- ^ "Part 1". In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas. Season 1. 7 February 2009.
 | This Australian plant article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
Categories:
- Bushfood
- Nymphaea
- Angiosperms of Western Australia
- Flora of the Northern Territory
- Flora of Queensland
- Taxa named by Elmer Drew Merrill
- Taxa named by Lily May Perry
- Australian plant stubs