McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / LilyFragrantWater2
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Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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LilyFragrantWater2 Common Name:
Fragrant Water Lily
 
 
Scientific Name: Nymphaea odorata

 

Habitat/Season: Ponds & Standing Water / June - September

 

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.