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Nuphar japonicum, commonly known as Japanese water lily, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family. Nuphar japonicum (Latin: Nuphar japonicum, family Nymphaeaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Nuphar japonicum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Nuphar japonicum is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family native to ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, BLT, and BLR. Nuphar japonicum thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Nuphar japonicum grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 6/10 light, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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