Yellow waterlily
It grows in temperate places. It grows in permanent water to about 1 m deep. It grows in lakes and ponds in Xinjiang in China. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Also known as:
Lopoc, Ou ya ping peng cao, Rumeni blatnik, Wokas
Synonyms
- Nymphaea lutea L.
- Nuphar luteum Sibth. & Sm.
Edible Portion
- Tubers, Root, Seeds, Flowers, Leaf stalks
Where does Yellow waterlily grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Central Asia, China, Europe, Finland, France, Hawaii, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, North America, Pacific, Russia, Scandinavia, Siberia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States
Notes: There are about 10-25 Nuphar species.
Growing Yellow waterlily
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or by dividing the clump.
Edible Uses: The flowers are used to make a drink. The roots and leaf-stalks are eaten. They are boiled. It is also the source of starch. Seed kernels are parched or roasted and eaten with salt. They can be ground into flour for bread. Caution: The rhizomes contain a mildly poisonous substance called nupharine that is destroyed on cooking.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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