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Nuphar polysepala - Engelm.

Common Name Spatterdock, Rocky Mountain pond-lily
Family Nymphaeaceae
USDA hardiness 4-8
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Ponds, shallow lakes and slow-flowing rivers[60, 187], from valleys to almost 3,000 metres in the mountains[212].
Range Western N. America - Alaska to California.
Edibility Rating    (3 of 5)
Other Uses    (0 of 5)
Weed Potential No
Medicinal Rating    (1 of 5)
Care (info)
Fully Hardy Water Plants Semi-shade Full sun
Nuphar polysepala Spatterdock, Rocky Mountain pond-lily


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Nuphar polysepala Spatterdock, Rocky Mountain pond-lily

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Nuphar polysepala is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It can grow in water.

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Synonyms

N. lutea polysepala. (Engelm.)E.O.Beal.

Plant Habitats

 Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root  Seed
Edible Uses:

Root - raw or cooked[2, 161]. Boiled or baked[2, 85, 94]. The root can also be dried and ground into a flour[85]. The rather strong taste can be removed by soaking the root in water prior to use[85]. The N. American Indians used the roots in times of famine[212]. Seed - raw or cooked[2, 46, 61, 101, 161]. The fairly large seed can be dried and ground into a powder and then be used for making porridge or mixed with other flours for making bread[94, 172]. When roasted it resembles popcorn in flavour[212].

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Medicinal Uses

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Analgesic  Haemostatic  Poultice

The root is analgesic and antihaemorrhagic[257]. A decoction is taken in the treatment of pain in any part of the body, and for lung haemorrhages, TB etc[257]. A poultice made from the root is used in the treatment of any pain, rheumatic joints, sores etc[257].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position[1, 56]. It is best grown in still water up to 75cm deep but it also tolerates slow moving water[200]. Succeeds in light shade[200]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse in pots submerged under 25mm of water. Prick out into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and grow them on in water in a greenhouse for at least two years before planting them out in late spring. The seed is collected by wrapping the developing seed head in a muslin bag to avoid the seed being lost. Harvest it 10 days after it sinks below the soil surface or as soon as it reappears[200]. Division in May. Each portion must have at least one eye. Submerge in pots in shallow water until established[56].

Other Names

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Native Range

NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Northwest Territories (west), Yukon, British Columbia), United States (Alaska, Colorado (w. & c.), Idaho, Montana (w. & s.), Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, New Mexico (north), Arizona (Coconino & Navajo Cos.), California (north & central), Nevada (west), Utah (northeast))

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Nuphar advenaCommon Spatterdock, Yellow pond-lily, Varigated yellow pond-lilyPerennial0.0 3-7  LMHSNWa320
Nuphar japonicum Perennial0.0 5-9  LMHSNWa31 
Nuphar luteaYellow Water Lily, Yellow pond-lily, Rocky Mountain pond-lily, Varigated yellow pond-lilyPerennial0.0 4-8  LMHSNWa32 
Nuphar pumilaYellow pond-lilyPerennial0.0 0-0  LMHSNWa31 

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

Engelm.

Botanical References

60200

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