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Rocky Mountain pond-lily
Scientific Name: Nuphar lutea ssp. polysepala
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Rocky Mountain Pond-Lily (Nuphar lutea subsp. polysepala)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is aquatic.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is aquatic.
Synonyms and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Nuphar lutea (L.) Sm. subsp. polysepala (Engelm.) E.O. Beal
- Synonyms:
- Nuphar polysepala Engelm. (Engelm.) E.O. Beal
- Nuphar polysepalum (orth. err.)
- Common Names: Rocky Mountain pond-lily, Pond lily, Spatterdock, Wakas, Yellow Pond Lily, Yellow Water, Yellow Cow-lily, Great Pond-lily, Rocky Mountain Cow-lily.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Not specified in text.
- Family: Nymphaeaceae (Water-lily family)
- Rank: Subspecies
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Rocky Mountains and all states westward, north to the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Alaska.
- Found in shallow lakes and ponds.
- Common in the Falls River area around the southwest corner of Yellowstone.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A perennial herb that is aquatic.
- Flowers from June to August, with seeds ripening from August to September.
- Features floating, heart-shaped leaves and flowers held on scapes.
- Flowers are yellow.
- Hardy to zone (UK) 4.
Ecological Role
- Important for ecosystems providing habitat for elk, deer, moose, duck, bear, and other wildlife.
Quirky Facts
- In Rocky Mountain National Park, some lakes, like Chickadee Pond, are known for their "propensity of pond lilies."
Additional Information
- Found in locations such as Yellowstone National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park (Lily Lake, Nymph Lake).
- Reference: E-Flora BC - Rocky Mountain Pond Lily.
- Symbol: NULUP.
- Native American name is noted, but not provided in the text.