White Water Lily
- Title
- White Water Lily
- Subject
- Nymphaea odorata Aiton
- Description
- Plant Size: Floating leaves spread about 5 ft on water surface
- Habitat: Aquatic. Marshes, swamps in openings, still water
- Medicinal Uses: North Carolina listed the plant as a remedy against bronchial problems, sore throats, and dermatological ailments.
- Contraindications: Alkaloids, and many tannins (dermatological interests) are present.
- Creator
- Rene Meizoso
- Source
- Florida Native Plant Society database entry for Nymphaea odorata Aiton
- Atlas of Florida Plants database entry for Nymphaea odorata Aiton
- Allen et al, 2003
- Contributor
- Rene Meizoso
- Identifier
- RIFnoawwl
- Coverage
- Throughout the state
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Citation
Rene Meizoso, “White Water Lily,” Rooted in Florida, accessed April 30, 2026, https://lis5472.cci.fsu.edu/sp26/group1/items/show/394.