Indian red water-lily
Nymphaea rubra
Family: Nymphaeaceae
What it is like
A waterlily. It is a herb that grows in water. The corm is 7-10 cm across. The leaves are 15-30 cm across. They are round or oval. They have teeth along the edge. The flowers are 7-10 cm across. They are red. The fruit have 10-20 cells.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in water. It grows in wetlands. It forms roots in the mud and then floats. In XTBG Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, China, Guianas, Guyana, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, South America, Suriname, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The leaf stalk, fruit and roots are cooked as a vegetable. The seeds are eaten raw or roasted. The fruit and root stock can be eaten raw.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaf stalk, root, fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Buasaidaeng, Lalkamal, Lal shapla, Lemphu, Li'ne aluk, Mokua, Ronga bet, Ronga seluk, Sapla, Seluk, Sung do, Sung com