Nymphaea hastifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaNymphaea hastifolia is a species of waterlily native to the Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
Description
A waterlily.
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Edible Uses
The rhizome, roots, and seeds of Nymphaea hastifolia are used as food.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in water. It grows in the Kimberleys in Australia.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
In is an unresolved name in The Plant List.
References (2)
- Hardwick, G., 2001, Economically Useful Plants for Northern Australia: Master Species List. Crusader eBooks.
- Vigilante, T., et al, 2013, Island country: Aboriginal connections, values and knowledge of the Western Kimberley islands in the context of an island biological survey. Records of the Western Australian Museum Supplement 81: 145-182
