[Specimen details]

Nymphaea elegans
Family Name Nymphaeaceae
Currently Accepted Name Nymphaea elegans Hook. - Determined By: J. Wiersema, 1981
Determination History
Nymphaea elegans Hook.
Nymphaea elegans Hook. - Determined By: D. B. Ward, 1976
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Along US 41, vicinity of Naples; ca. 1 mi. N of Isle of Capri Road. 26° 8' 31" N 81° 47' 41" W
Description Leaves maroon beneath; petals blue, shading whitish toward base; sepals streaked with purple.
Habitat Margin of canal with many floating aquatics; in water to 5 dm deep
Reproductive State Flower
Specimen Notes
Collector G. R. Cooley 9088
with R.J. Eaton, O. Lakela
Collection Date 10 Oct 1962
Accession Number 53630
Image 53630.jpg
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