blue water-lily
Nymphaea elegans Hook.
Nymphaea elegans, a member of the Nymphaeaceae family, is an aquatic plant species native to the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, including the United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas. It has been introduced to Colombia and has been reported in Argentina. Commonly known as the blue water-lily, it was first described in 1851 by Hook.
Description
Nymphaea elegans is an aquatic plant found in regions such as Florida, Louisiana, and Texas in the U.S., as well as in Mexico and the Bahamas. Its distribution extends into parts of South America, including Colombia and Argentina, where it has been introduced or reported. The species is part of the Nymphaeaceae family and is recognized by its common name, blue water-lily. It is a perennial aquatic herb that typically grows in freshwater environments. The plant is characterized by its floating leaves and striking blue flowers. It is adapted to wetland habitats and plays a role in aquatic ecosystems.
Other common names
blue water-lilytropical royalblue waterlily
Distribution
Nearctic · Neotropical · Antioquia, Cundinamarca · Andina · Bahamas · Colombia · Florida · Louisiana · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Texas
Synonyms
Leuconymphaea elegansCastalia elegansNymphaea mexicana