Yellow Water-lily

The range of this plant appears to encompass most of Florida with actual occurrances having been found in streams with appropriate water chemistry (appears to like relatively neutral pH and high nutrients).  Has been planted in areas where it is not known to occur naturally including old mine ponds and reclaimation areas.  

This plant is not a nuisance in Florida.  It is, however, listed as a nuisance invasive in Australia.



Ponds, streams.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Aquatic. Quiet pools in spring-run streams, spring-fed lakes and ponds, still water.

• Showy flowers
• Everything from flies, to beetles, and various sorts of bees have been recorded on water lilies (In Defense of Plants blog).  Given the yellow color, this plant may attract primarily bees and flies.