Appearance
''Nuphar pumila'' flowers typically have 4–6 petals, are actinomorphic, have many stamen and range from yellow to green depending on maturity. Its floating leaves are large and ovate, with pinnate venation, while the submerged leaves are smaller and round; the plant also has a thick creeping rhizome.Distribution
''Nuphar pumila'' can be found in western Mongolia, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, UK and France.''Nuphar pumila'' can also be found in the United States.
Habitat
The plant is more successful in sunny environments, predominantly in lakes, ponds and slow-flowing parts of rivers from Northern and Central Europe to Northern Asia, with a few noted habitats in North America; ''Nuphar pumila'' is considered endangered in France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Uses
The root can be consumed to help alleviate digestive problems or serve as a tonic.References:
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