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European White Water-Lily

Nymphaea alba

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Nymphaea alba (European White Water-Lily)

Names in Other Languages

French nénuphar blanc

German Weisse Seerose

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European White Water-Lily?

The scientific name of European White Water-Lily is Nymphaea alba. It belongs to the genus Nymphaea.

What is the conservation status of European White Water-Lily?

European White Water-Lily (Nymphaea alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European White Water-Lily live?

European White Water-Lily is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal.

What family does European White Water-Lily belong to?

European White Water-Lily (Nymphaea alba) belongs to the genus Nymphaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.

Is European White Water-Lily endangered?

No, European White Water-Lily (Nymphaea alba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does European White Water-Lily belong to?

European White Water-Lily (Nymphaea alba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of European White Water-Lily?

The closest relatives of European White Water-Lily in the genus Nymphaea include American Water-Lily, banana water-lily, Dotleaf Waterlily, giant water-lily, Lori's water-lily.