Pygmy Water Lily

Nymphaea tetragona

Physical Characteristics

Nymphaea tetragona is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

N.E. Europe to E. Asia and western N. America.

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Root[105, 177]. No more details are given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known