Nymphaea macrosperma
Nymphaea macrosperma, water lily, is an emergent water plant native to northern Australia.
Nymphaea macrosperma | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Order: | Nymphaeales |
Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
Genus: | Nymphaea |
Species: | N. macrosperma |
Binomial name | |
Nymphaea macrosperma | |
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]
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References
- Australian Food Standards, Water lily seed pod analysis
- "Part 1". In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas. Season 1. 7 February 2009.
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