Flora of Zimbabwe: Cultivated plants
Nymphaea cf. mexicana
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Chiraura River, Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Chiraura River, Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Chiraura River, Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Chiraura River, Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare
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| Description: | For descriptions see World Flora Online |
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| Derivation of specific name: | mexicana: of Mexico. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native to southern USA and Mexico. Widely used as an ornamental aquatic elsewhere and sometimes naturalized. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Image last updated: | Monday 6 October 2025 |
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