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Red water lily
Nymphaea edulis

Family: Nymphaeaceae


What it is like

A waterlily.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India


How it is used for food

The roots and seeds are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Roots, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kalharamu, Koteka, Shunguneer pushpum

Synonyms