Nymphaea macrosperma
Nymphaea macrosperma, water lily, is an emergent water plant native to northern Australia.
| Nymphaea macrosperma | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. macrosperma |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea macrosperma | |
The water lily occurs in freshwater lagoons, and has large round leaves that float on the water surface.
Uses
The plant is a traditional Aboriginal bushfood.[1] The seeds are usually described as "sweet like a pea" and are eaten for lunch.[2]
References
- Australian Food Standards, Water lily seed pod analysis
- "Part 1". In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas. Season 1. 7 February 2009.
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