🪷 Blue water lily
✅ Native

Blue water lily

Nymphaea nouchali · Nymphaeaceae

Ornamental native water lily; edible parts; suitable native macrophyte for restoring cleared waterbodies

🗺️ Native range in India: Tanks and ponds throughout the plains

Why Blue water lily is a great native choice

  • Ornamental native water lily
  • edible parts
  • suitable native macrophyte for restoring cleared waterbodies
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Frequently asked questions

Is Blue water lily native to India?

Yes. Blue water lily (Nymphaea nouchali) is native to India. Ornamental native water lily; edible parts; suitable native macrophyte for restoring cleared waterbodies

What are the benefits of Blue water lily?

Key benefits include: Ornamental native water lily; edible parts; suitable native macrophyte for restoring cleared waterbodies.

Should I plant Blue water lily?

Yes, Blue water lily is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R8. See full references.

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