Nymphaea capensis
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Description
This aquatic flowering plant of the water lily family is found growing abundantly in freshwater habitats in tropical regions of Africa. This plant's bulb can survive relatively long periods of time without rainfall in a dry river bed. During the rain season, as the riverbed or bog fills up, the bulb will sprout leaves and flowers. The Cape blue waterlily grows best in full sun to semi-sun and in relatively shallow water.Sources and references
Scientific name
Nymphaea capensis
Common name(s)
Cape blue waterlily