ABSTRACT
Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Nymphaeles Family: Nymphaeceae Common name: Dream herb, white lotus, dot-leaf water lily Distribution: Southern Mexico, Brazil Habitat: Lakes, natural wells, ponds, slow-moving waters Description: This species is characterized by the presence of a thick rhizome,
long-stem cordate leaves, and immersed white flowers (18 cm diameter). The leaves (50 × 50 cm) are petiolate, glabrous, and their blades are ovate to orbiculate. The seeds are globose to ellipsoid in shape.
