American Water-Lily vs European White Water-Lily
Nymphaea odorata compared with Nymphaea alba
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Water-Lily | European White Water-Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (植物) | Plantae (植物) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门) | Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (木兰纲) | Magnoliopsida (木兰纲) |
| Order same | Nymphaeales (睡莲目) | Nymphaeales (睡莲目) |
| Family same | Nymphaeaceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus same | Nymphaea | Nymphaea |
| Species | Nymphaea odorata | Nymphaea alba |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Water-Lily and European White Water-Lily share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Nymphaea.
Conservation Status
American Water-Lily
LC — Least ConcernEuropean White Water-Lily
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Water-Lily | European White Water-Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Water-Lily
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
European White Water-Lily
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
American Water-Lily
The American Water-Lily (Nymphaea odorata) is a species in the genus Nymphaea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
European White Water-Lily
No description available.
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