The Water-lily Family in Mt. Adams Country
Nymphaeaceae
Yellow Water-lily, Indian Pond Lily, Spatterdock: Nuphar polysepala (Synonyms: Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala, Nuphar polysepalum) - The yellowish
sepals usually number about nine, each measuring 3.5-6 cm long. The numerous stamens
are reddish-purplish in color. The floating leaves are heart-shaped and 10-45
cm long.
Paul Slichter