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Plant · GBIF taxon 2882437

European White Waterlily

Nymphaea alba

Also known as White Water Lily, White Nenuphar

European White Waterlilies float broad round leaves with a deep notch at the base on quiet water. Large white flowers open near the surface around a dense center of yellow stamens.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Produces energy through photosynthesis while anchored in soft underwater sediment
Predators
  • waterlily beetles
  • snails
  • grazing waterfowl
ThreatsEutrophication, polluted water, dredging, boat damage, invasive plants, and altered water levels
HabitatsStill or slow freshwater lakes, ponds, canals, backwaters, and sheltered river margins
Life spanA long-lived perennial whose anchored colonies can persist for many years
Classification
  1. OrderNymphaeales
  2. FamilyNymphaeaceae
  3. GenusNymphaea
  4. SpeciesNymphaea alba
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Observe from shore and never enter deep water or mud to reach a flower.
Responsible observation
  • Identify: Find the deep leaf notch and many white petals around yellow stamens.
  • Protect: Keep paddles and boat hulls clear of leaves and submerged stems.
Related species

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Ecosystem chain

Wetland Territory

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