Nymphaea Panama Pacific

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Photographs by: Dr. Maulik Gadani

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Botanical Name : Nymphaea Panama Pacific
Common Name : Tropical Water Lily, Waterlily 'Panama Pacific'
Plant Family : Nymphaeaceae
Plant Form : Herb
Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Indroda Park, Aranya Van

About Nymphaea Panama Pacific Plant :

Habit : An aquatic herb.
Leaves : Smooth-textured green speckled leaves, top green, underside purple
Flowers : Flowers in deep violet-purple to wine red flowers, cup-like shape changing to stellate, very sweet fragrance.
Flowering and Fruiting Time : November - January
Significance : Viviparous variety.