Beaver-Root
Nuphar variegata Engelm. ex Durand
Nuphar variegata, known as Beaver-Root, is a rhizomatous, perennial aquatic herb belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family. It is native to much of Canada and the northernmost United States, including regions such as Labrador, Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, and parts of the United States like Vermont and Connecticut. The species was published in 1866 by Engelm. ex Durand.
Description
Nuphar variegata is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family and is found in aquatic habitats across its native range. It is a rhizomatous, perennial herb that thrives in freshwater environments. Its distribution spans from the Canadian provinces of Labrador to the northern U.S. states, including areas like Vermont and Connecticut. The species is commonly referred to as Beaver-Root and is recognized for its ecological presence in these regions.
Other common names
Beaver-RootBobberBullhead LilyBullhead Pond-LilyPond-LilyPond-PoppySpatterdockVariegated Pond-LilyVariegated Yellow Pond-LilyVarigated Yellow Pond-LilyYellow Cow-LilyYellow Pond-Lily
Distribution
Labrador · Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Yukon · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Nearctic · Vermont-US · NO · Connecticut · Delaware · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Montana · Nebraska
Synonyms
Nuphar fraternaNuphar lutea subsp. variegataNuphar americanaNymphaea americanaNymphaea fraternaNuphar advena var. variegataNymphaea variegataNymphaea advena var. variegataNymphozanthus variegatusNuphar advena subsp. variegataNuphar variegata f. lutescensNymphozanthus variegatus var. lutescens