Family: Water-lily/ Nymphaeaceae
Ecology/ Botany:
This unmistakable aquatic perennial is common in shallow lakes, ponds, and slow-moving water. The leaves are large floating lily pads.
Medicinal/ Other Uses:
The roots are used medicinally for external or internal ulcerative, inflamed conditions. It is especially helpful for irritation in the pelvic region in urinary or reproductive organs. It is a soothing, cooling, moistening plant.