Nymphaea macrosperma

Nymphaea macrosperma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
Order:	Nymphaeales
Family:	Nymphaeaceae
Genus:	Nymphaea
Species:	N. macrosperma
Binomial name
Nymphaea macrosperma Merr. & L.M.Perry

Nymphaea macrosperma, Water lily, is an emergent water plant native to northern Australia.

The water lily occurs in freshwater lagoons, and has large round leaves that float on the water surface.

Uses

The plant is a traditional Aboriginal bushfood.^[1] The seeds are usually described as "sweet like a pea" and are eaten for lunch.^[2]

References

1. ^ Australian Food Standards, Water lily seed pod analysis
2. ^ "Part 1". In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas. 2009-02-07.