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Nymhaea lotus
Egyptian White Water Lily
Origin: Africa.
| Family |
| Nymphaceae |
| Genus |
| Nymhaea |
| Species |
| lotus |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Height |
| 0.2 m to 0.8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in full sun with rich soil and still water. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Ponds and wetlands. |
| Colour Description |
| Leaves are green to reddish-brown. |
| Propagation |
| Seed and crown division. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Herb, soothing, astringent, diuretic, tranquilizing, detoxicant, and aphrodisiac. |
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