Nymphaea guineensis

Family: Nymphaeaceae

What it is like

A waterlily. The flowers are usually blue but sometimes white.

There are about 50 Nymphaea species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Chad, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinée, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dahar, Guinu, Ngoku, Sayman, Waka

Synonyms

Nymphaea abbreviata Guill. & Perr.; Nymphaea rufescens Guill. et Perr.