Nymphaea violacea
| Nymphaea violacea | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. violacea |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea violacea Lehm., 1853 | |
Nymphaea violacea, also known as blue lily,[1] is a waterlily in the genus Nymphaea.
Distribution
Nymphaea violacea is found in Australia, particularly in the Kimberleys and in northern parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory.[2]
Description
The flowers are violet, blue or white.[2]
Uses
The waterlily is a bush tucker of the Aborigines in northern Australia. The tuber, stem, flowers and seeds are all edible.[3]
References
- ↑ Brennan, Kim (1986). Wildflowers of Kakadu: a guide to the wildflowers of Kakadu National Park and the Top End of the Northern Territory. K.G. Brennan. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Townsend, Keith. "Nymphaea violacea". Nymphaea violacea. Australian Native Plants Society. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ↑ Ah Sam, Margaret (2006). Mitakoodi Bush Tucker. Mount Isa: Black Ink Press. p. 7. ISBN 1-86334-009-2.