Nymphaea odorata
Nymphaea odorata
Water Lily
Nymphaceae
found in shallow lakes, ponds, and permanent slow moving waters
branched rhizomes which gives rise to long petioles which terminate in smooth floating leaves
round leaves with a waxy upper coating that is water-repellent, flowers float, flowers open each day and close again each night and are very fragrant
invasive and weedy on the west coast of North America
The rhizomes were also used by first nations to treat coughs and colds. The stem could be used to treat tooth aches if placed directly on the tooth