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Nymphaea macrosperma, water lily, is an emergent water plant native to northern Australia.

Nymphaea macrosperma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Order:	Nymphaeales
Family:	Nymphaeaceae
Genus:	Nymphaea
Species:	N. macrosperma
Binomial name
Nymphaea macrosperma Merr. & L.M.Perry

The water lily occurs in freshwater lagoons, and has large round leaves that float on the water surface.

Uses

The plant is a traditional Aboriginal bushfood.[1] The seeds are usually described as "sweet like a pea" and are eaten for lunch.[2]

References

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