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Yellow Cowlily

Nuphar lutea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Nymphaeales (睡莲目)
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nuphar
Species
Nuphar lutea (Yellow Cowlily)

Names in Other Languages

French nénuphar jaune
German Grosse 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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Least Water Lily
Nuphar pumila
Least Concern
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Broadleaf Pond-Lily
Nuphar advena
Not Evaluated
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yellow pond-lily
Nuphar rubrodisca
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Cowlily?
The scientific name of Yellow Cowlily is Nuphar lutea. It belongs to the genus Nuphar.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Cowlily?
Yellow Cowlily (Nuphar lutea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow Cowlily live?
Yellow Cowlily is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Yellow Cowlily belong to?
Yellow Cowlily (Nuphar lutea) belongs to the genus Nuphar, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphaeaceae.
Is Yellow Cowlily endangered?
No, Yellow Cowlily (Nuphar lutea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow Cowlily belong to?
Yellow Cowlily (Nuphar lutea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow Cowlily?
The closest relatives of Yellow Cowlily in the genus Nuphar include Beaver-Root, Rocky Mountain cow-lily, Small Pond-Lily, Least Water Lily, Broadleaf Pond-Lily.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Nuphar — 7 Species

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