How to Identify Nymphaeaceae
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.
Representative Nymphaeaceae Species
Nymphaea elegans Hook.
Nymphaea elegans Hook.
Nymphaea elegans Hook. is an aquatic flowering plant used for medicine and food,…
Nuphar variegata Engelm. ex Durand
Nuphar variegata Engelm. ex Durand
Nuphar variegata Engelm. ex Durand is a perennial rhizomatous aquatic herb that …
Nymphaea candida C.Presl
Nymphaea candida C.Presl
Nymphaea candida is an aquatic perennial herb from Eurasia grown as an ornamenta…
Nymphaea gigantea Hook.
Nymphaea gigantea Hook.
Nymphaea gigantea Hook. is the Australian giant waterlily, an aquatic edible pla…
Nuphar polysepala Engelm.
Nuphar polysepala Engelm.
Nuphar polysepala is a native North American aquatic herb with edible seeds and …
Nymphaea tetragona Georgi
Nymphaea tetragona Georgi
Nymphaea tetragona is an aquatic waterlily species with floating white flowers, …
Victoria amazonica (Poepp.) Sowerby
Victoria amazonica (Poepp.) Sowerby
Victoria amazonica is the world’s second-largest waterlily, native to northern S…
Nymphaea ampla (Salisb.) DC.
Nymphaea ampla (Salisb.) DC.
Nymphaea ampla is a perennial aquatic waterlily with diurnal fragrant flowers th…
Nymphaea odorata Sol. ex Aiton
Nymphaea odorata Sol. ex Aiton
Nymphaea odorata, fragrant water-lily, has floating leaves and fragrant flowers,…
Nymphaea rudgeana G.Mey.
Nymphaea rudgeana G.Mey.
Nymphaea rudgeana G.Mey. is a water lily species with dentate-margined floating …
Nuphar lutea (L.) Sibth. & Sm.
Nuphar lutea (L.) Sibth. & Sm.
Nuphar lutea is an aquatic perennial herb that grows in shallow waterbodies and …
Nuphar sagittifolia (Walter) Pursh
Nuphar sagittifolia (Walter) Pursh
Nuphar sagittifolia is a perennial heterophyllous aquatic herb found in acidic c…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Nymphaeaceae?
Nymphaeaceae plants belong to the Nymphaeales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 22 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Nymphaeaceae?
Nymphaeaceae is classified in the order Nymphaeales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 22 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Nymphaeaceae species poisonous?
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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