Nymphaea odorata

White Water-lily, American White Water-lily, Fragrant Water-lily

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Family: Nymphaeaceae (Water-lily family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: June - September

White Water-lily has round leaves with a waxy upper coating that is water-repellent. The leaves float on the water's surface, as do its flowers. The flowers have white petals and prominent yellow stamens. The flowers open each day and close again each night and are very fragrant.




2 August 2018
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Centreville, VA
2 August 2018
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Centreville, VA
2 August 2018
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Centreville, VA
 




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