Nymphaea violacea
Nymphaea violacea, also known as blue lily, is a waterlily in the genus Nymphaea.Distribution
Nymphaea violacea is found in Australia, particularly in the Kimberleys and in northern parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory.Description
The flowers are violet, blue or white.Uses
The waterlily is a bush tucker of the Aborigines in northern Australia. The tuber, stem, flowers and seeds are all edible
Like other species in the genus, the plant contains the psychoactive alkaloid aporphine which provide sedative effects when ingested.
