Dwarf Water-Lily
Nymphaea leibergii Morong
Nymphaea leibergii, known as the Dwarf Water-Lily, is a perennial aquatic plant in the Nymphaeaceae family. It is native to northern North America, occurring in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Vermont-US, and other regions. The plant is typically found in ponds and slow-moving streams. It is considered infrequent in its range and is protected as a state threatened species in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Description
Nymphaea leibergii is a member of the genus Nymphaea and is distributed across several Canadian provinces and parts of the northern United States. Its habitat includes still or slow-moving freshwater environments. The species was first described in 1932 by Morong. Due to its limited occurrence, it is of conservation concern in certain areas where it is legally protected.
Other common names
Dwarf Water-LilyLeiberg'S Water-LilyLeiberg'S WaterlilyPygmy Water-LilySmall White Water-Lily
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Nearctic · Vermont-US · NO · Global
Synonyms
Nymphaea tetragona subsp. leibergiiNymphaea tetragona var. leibergiiCastalia leibergiiCastalia tetragona var. leibergiiCastalia tetragona var. leibergii