Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily
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Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily
nuphar variegata
The Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily is a beautiful flower that floats on water and has bright yellow petals. It provides a cozy home for frogs and other pond creatures!
Habitat: Freshwater lakes and ponds
Appearance
The Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily has large, heart-shaped green leaves that float flat on the water's surface. Its cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers, often with a hint of red on their sepals, rise slightly above the water.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderNymphaealesFamilyNymphaeaceaeGenusNuphar
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Each yellow flower closes at night, then reopens with the morning sun!
Its massive underwater roots can live for decades, anchoring it like a ship!
Its seeds float inside a special fruit that looks like a mini green lemon!
Tiny aquatic snails love to munch on its big, floating leaves!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Rooter
The Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily can grow thick rhizomes deep in the mud, helping it stay firmly anchored in moving water.
Ability
Underwater Breather
Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily has hollow stems that act like snorkels, delivering oxygen to its roots buried in the muddy bottom.
Ability
Self-Cooler
It has broad floating leaves that provide shade to the water below, which helps keep the aquatic environment cool and stable.
Ability
Seed Sprinter
Its seeds are encased in a spongy fruit that floats, allowing them to drift far away to new growing spots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Ducks eat its seeds and tender leaves.
eaten by
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrats dig up and feast on its starchy rhizomes.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Bees collect pollen from its bright yellow flowers.
shelters
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Young fish hide from predators beneath its broad leaves.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Bullhead Lily
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Be careful not to step on the plants when exploring the pond!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily?
5-15 cm
How wide does Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily?
5-10 cm
When does Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily bloom?
Late spring to early fall
Is Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily edible?
No
Is Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily toxic?
Mild
What is Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Variegated Yellow Pond-Lily pollinated?
Insect
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