| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / LilyFragrantWater2
Summer Wildflower - White & Green Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Fragrant Water Lily
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| Scientific Name: | Nymphaea odorata
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| Habitat/Season: | Ponds & Standing Water / June - September
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| Comment: | Native
The flowers of this plant only open in the morning until noon. The rhizomes of this plant are buried in the muck and are often eaten by muskrats.
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