Plant · GBIF taxon 7551339
yellow water-lily
Nuphar luteaAlso known as Yellow Pond-lily, Brandy-bottle
Yellow water-lilies hold thick heart-shaped leaves at or just above the surface of quiet water. Rounded yellow flowers rise on sturdy stalks and remain more cup-shaped than the broad open blooms of many waterlilies.
aquatic plantfloating leafyellow flower
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Produces energy through photosynthesis while anchored in soft underwater sediment
Predators
- waterlily beetles
- snails
- grazing waterfowl
ThreatsEutrophication, polluted water, dredging, boat traffic, invasive plants, and altered water levels
HabitatsLakes, ponds, canals, slow rivers, sheltered bays, and shallow freshwater margins
Life spanA long-lived perennial whose anchored colonies can persist for many years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyNymphaeaceae
- SpeciesNuphar lutea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe from shore and never enter deep water or unstable mud to reach a flower.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for thick heart-shaped leaves and rounded yellow flowers above the surface.
- Protect: Keep boats and paddles away from leaves and submerged stems.
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