western yellow pond-lily

Nuphar polysepala

The western yellow pond-lily is a beautiful water plant with big, round leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in ponds and lakes, making the water look lovely and inviting.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The western yellow pond-lily has large, waxy, heart-shaped leaves that float flat on the water. Its distinctive bright yellow, bowl-shaped flowers, often tinged with red at the base, emerge proudly above the water surface.

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western yellow pond-lily

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Datos interesantes

Its buoyant seeds float like tiny boats, spreading new plants to distant watery homes!

Its large, leathery leaves offer perfect shady hiding spots for small fish and tadpoles!

Some flowers give off a slightly yeasty or fruity scent to attract helpful beetle pollinators!

The huge underwater roots can grow as thick as your arm, storing energy for years!

Habilidades especiales

western yellow pond-lily has special air channels in its stems that deliver oxygen deep underwater, helping it thrive in muddy lake bottoms.

western yellow pond-lily has strong, flexible stems that allow its leaves and flowers to sway with water currents without breaking.

western yellow pond-lily has huge, starchy underwater rhizomes that store vital energy and nutrients, helping it survive harsh winters.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 5-15 cm
Extensión: 50-150 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 10-20 cm
Temporada de floración: Late spring to late summer
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

Feeds on the plant's nutritious underwater rhizomes.

eats

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Dabbles for its floating, starchy seeds.

shelters

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Hides under its wide floating leaves from predators.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.

Comestible

Las plantas comestibles son aquellas partes de una planta que se consideran seguras para el consumo humano.

Imán para polinizadores

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