Yellow Water-lily (Nuphar variegata)
Water-lily Family (Nymphaeaceae)

Habitat:

This plant grows in lakes, ponds, and calm streams.

Leaves:

Basal with long, rubbery stems. They are oval-shaped, with a notch that cuts about a quarter of the way into the leaf, and they float on top of the water.

Flowers:

Large, yellow, and rounded. They stand above the surface of the water.

Fruit:

Fun Fact:

Brown capsules that are shaped like tulips.

The roots of this plant are a favorite food for moose.

Helpful Tips:

This plant is native to Maine. Its range spans from Newfoundland south to Maryland and as far west as the Yukon territories in Canada. For more information, see Flora of Maine. For information about invasive aquatic plants, see the Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants website.