species 930 observations

Pygmy Water-lily

Nymphaea tetragona

Field notes

Nymphaea tetragona is an aquatic perennial, species of flowering plant commonly called pygmy waterlily and small white water lily, belonging to the family Nymphaeaceae.

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Waterlily Leafcutter Moth 1
Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Waterlily Leaf Beetle 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Muskrat, Waterlily Aphid 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.