Nymphaea rubra
Roxb. ex Andrews
Indian red water-lily
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaf stalk, Root, Fruit, Seeds
The peduncles, and seeds are used as food.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It grows in water. It grows in wetlands. It forms roots in the mud and then floats. In XTBG Yunnan.
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Guianas, Guyana, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, South America, Suriname, Thailand, Vietnam,
How to Identify
A waterlily. It is a herb that grows in water. The corm is 7-10 cm across. The leaves are 15-30 cm across. They are round or oval. They have teeth along the edge. The flowers are 7-10 cm across. They are red. The fruit have 10-20 cells.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Nymphaea rubra is a species of waterlily native to the region spanning from Sri Lanka and northeastern India to western and central Malesia. Additionally, it has been introduced to regions such as Southeast China, Cuba, Guyana, Hungary, and Suriname.
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Names & Synonyms
Buasaidaeng, Lalkamal, Lal shapla, Lemphu, Li'ne aluk, Mokua, Ronga bet, Ronga seluk, Sapla, Seluk, Sung do, Sung com
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