Nymphaea pulchella

Nymphaea pulchella

Native to:
Bahamas | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Leeward Is. | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá | Puerto Rico

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Nymphaeaceae
Genus:
Nymphaea
Species:
Nymphaea pulchella

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, blue

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, beetles, waterfowl
Fragrant:
Yes

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