YELLOW POND-LILY

Class: Nuphar lutea subsp. polysepala, polysepala

Family: WATER LILY FAMILY

Sub Family: Nymphaeaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Spatterdock, Wokas, Cowlily

Colour: Yellow

Height: Floating on water or erect above surface

Each Flower: Large globular or goblet-shaped flower, 7.5-13 cm (3-5") across with 5 or more broad, thick, waxy, petal-like sepals; outer ones smaller and usually greener than inner ones which may be reddish-tinged inside; on looking into flower, top of stigma appears round and flat with radiating ribs and slightly scalloped edges surrounded by 10-20 tiny petals and numerous stamens

Leaves: Usually floating; several long, thick, round-stalked leaves; stalks mostly under water; large, broad, round heart-shaped and leathery blades are 23-25 cm (9-10") broad, usually floating but sometimes upstanding

Stems: Leafless, thick, smooth, round, and green

Blooming Period: May - August

Habitat: Sloughs, slow-running streams, and lakes at most elevations

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