Nymphaeaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Nymphaeales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 22 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Nuphar pumila (Timm) DC.
Nuphar pumila is a perennial aquatic herb cultivated as an ornamental, native ac…
Nymphaea pulchella DC.
Nymphaea pulchella DC. is an aquatic waterlily species with diurnal flowers that…
Nymphaea nouchali Burm.fil.
Nymphaea nouchali is an aquatic water lily used for decoration, medicine, and fo…
⚠️ Poisonous
Nymphaea mexicana Zucc.
Nymphaea mexicana Zucc. is a rhizomatous aquatic perennial herb that produces ye…
Nymphaea alba L.
Nymphaea alba L., the white water lily, is an aquatic flowering plant with edibl…
Nymphaea gigantea Hook.
Nymphaea gigantea Hook. is the Australian giant waterlily, an aquatic edible pla…
Victoria amazonica (Poepp.) Sowerby
Victoria amazonica is the world’s second-largest waterlily, native to northern S…
Euryale ferox Salisb. ex K.D.Koenig & Sims
Euryale ferox is an edible aquatic perennial native to Asia, widely cultivated i…
Nymphaea elegans Hook.
Nymphaea elegans Hook. is an aquatic flowering plant used for medicine and food,…
Victoria cruziana A.D.Orb.
Victoria cruziana A.D.Orb. is a large-leaved giant waterlily grown in water gard…
Nymphaea candida C.Presl
Nymphaea candida is an aquatic perennial herb from Eurasia grown as an ornamenta…
Nuphar sagittifolia (Walter) Pursh
Nuphar sagittifolia is a perennial heterophyllous aquatic herb found in acidic c…
Nymphaeaceae plants belong to the Nymphaeales order in the Plantae kingdom. The top of the leaf has a distinctive puckered texture, the leaf stalk attaches to the center of the leaf underside, the leaf blade is deep green, and its veins are purplish. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Nymphaeaceae is classified in the order Nymphaeales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 22 accepted species worldwide.
Yes, some Nymphaeaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Nymphaeaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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