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Plant

Yellow Water-lily

Nuphar lutea

Also 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.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyProduces 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
Classification
  1. OrderNymphaeales
  2. FamilyNymphaeaceae
  3. GenusNuphar
  4. SpeciesNuphar lutea
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 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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Ecosystem chain

Wetland Territory

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