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Least Water Lily

Nuphar pumila

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Nymphaeales (نيلوفريات)
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nuphar
Species
Nuphar pumila (Least Water Lily)

Names in Other Languages

German Zwerg-Teichrose

Similar Species in Nuphar

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Beaver-Root
Nuphar variegata
Not Evaluated
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Rocky Mountain cow-lily
Nuphar polysepala
Not Evaluated
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Small Pond-Lily
Nuphar microphylla
Not Evaluated
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Broadleaf Pond-Lily
Nuphar advena
Not Evaluated
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Yellow Cowlily
Nuphar lutea
Least Concern
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yellow pond-lily
Nuphar rubrodisca
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Least Water Lily?
The scientific name of Least Water Lily is Nuphar pumila. It belongs to the genus Nuphar.
What is the conservation status of Least Water Lily?
Least Water Lily (Nuphar pumila) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Least Water Lily live?
Least Water Lily is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Least Water Lily belong to?
Least Water Lily (Nuphar pumila) belongs to the genus Nuphar, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.
Is Least Water Lily endangered?
No, Least Water Lily (Nuphar pumila) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Least Water Lily belong to?
Least Water Lily (Nuphar pumila) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Least Water Lily?
The closest relatives of Least Water Lily in the genus Nuphar include Beaver-Root, Rocky Mountain cow-lily, Small Pond-Lily, Broadleaf Pond-Lily, Yellow Cowlily.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Nuphar — 7 Species

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Beaver-Root
Nuphar variegata
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Rocky Mountain cow-lily
Nuphar polysepala
NE 🐾
Small Pond-Lily
Nuphar microphylla
NE
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Least Water Lily
Nuphar pumila
LC
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Broadleaf Pond-Lily
Nuphar advena
NE 🐾
Yellow Cowlily
Nuphar lutea
LC 🐾
yellow pond-lily
Nuphar rubrodisca
NE
View all →

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