Nymphaea violacea

Nymphaea violacea is found in Australia, particularly in the Western Australian Kimberley region and in northern parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory. == Description ==

The flowers are violet, blue or white. ==Cytology==

The chromosome count is 2n = 112. ==Etymology==

The specific epithet violacea is derived from the Latin violace, meaning violet coloured. It refers to the floral colouration. == Uses ==

The waterlily is a bush tucker of the Aboriginal people 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. ==See also==