Fragrant Water-Lily

Nymphaea odorata

Growing in shallow water, this plant produces large heart-shaped or round leaves (often 1 foot or more across), with smooth edges, sometimes with turned up, that float on the water.  Blossoms also are held at water's level; they are white, large (up to 5 inches across) with pointed white petals in three or more rows around a center of yellow stamens. If you can get close enough to it, the flower is indeed fragrant.

Aquatic, sun.

Summer (June-September).

Fragrant Water-Lily, 30 June 2020.