Nymphaea stellata

Uses

Zululand (Ubombo district): tuber boiled for a short time and then eaten. India (area not specified): seeds eaten. Elsewhere as for Nymphaea lotus.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

Willd.

Vernaculars:

Zulu: Izibo.

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Nymphaeaceae

 Plant Locations:

• Africa
  • South Africa
    • Zululand
• Asia
  • India

 Plant References:

• GAMMIE
• HELY-HUTCHINSON
• INNES
• UPHOF
• WATT

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