species 45,419 observations
American White Waterlily
Nymphaea odorata
Field notes
Nymphaea odorata, also known as the American white waterlily, fragrant water-lily, beaver root, fragrant white water lily, white water lily, sweet-scented white water lily, and sweet-scented water lily, is an aquatic plant belonging to the genus Nymphaea. It can commonly be found in shallow lakes, ponds, and permanent slow moving waters throughout North America where it ranges from Central America to northern Canada. It is also reported from Brazil and Guyana.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Waterlily Borer Moth, Polymorphic Pondweed Moth, Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth, Black Langessa Moth
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Water-lily Sweat Bee
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mottled Duck, Wood Duck, Bagous americanus, Common Gallinule
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Schwarz's Masked Bee, Fall Webworm Moth, Eastern Calligrapher
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Water use
- High
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.