Nymphaea edulis
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Red water lily
Nymphaeaceae Edible: Roots, Seeds
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Description
A tropical aquatic waterlily in the Nymphaeaceae family with edible roots and seeds.
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Edible Uses
The roots and seeds are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The roots and seeds are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Kalharamu, Koteka, Shunguneer pushpum
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 58
