Nymphaeaceae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkb:family
gptkbp:aroma some species are fragrant
gptkbp:characteristic showy flowers
large flowers
floating leaves
gptkbp:climate temperate
tropical
warm climates
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to aquatic environments
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change effects.
gptkbp:common_name water lilies
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_practices used in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of purity
associated with tranquility
symbol of purity in various cultures
gptkbp:disease_resistance generally resistant to pests
gptkbp:distribution worldwide in temperate and tropical regions
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:blue
gptkb:white
gptkb:yellow
pink
white, yellow, pink, blue
gptkbp:flower_lifespan a few days to a week
gptkbp:flower_structure radial symmetry
multiple petals
multi-petaled flowers
gptkbp:flowering_season summer to fall
can be planted in pots or directly in water
gptkbp:fruit_type berry
gptkbp:growth_form aquatic herbaceous plants
gptkbp:growth_habit perennial
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate to fast
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:ponds
gptkb:lakes
ponds and lakes
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Cabombaceae
gptkbp:hatching_time requires warm temperatures
requires water
requires light
gptkbp:height varies by species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nymphaeaceae
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Nymphs
gptkb:Victoria
Nuphar
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement alternate or whorled
rosette
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:green
smooth
smooth surface
gptkbp:leaf_shape varies by species
round to oval
cordate
paddle-shaped leaves
gptkbp:lifespan seasonal
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun
partial shade
gptkbp:native_to freshwater habitats
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:3
gptkbp:order gptkb:Nymphaeales
gptkbp:p_hpreference neutral
slightly acidic
slightly alkaline
gptkbp:photosynthetic_pathway C3 photosynthesis
gptkbp:pollinators insects
sticky pollen
bees and beetles
gptkbp:reproduction organic matter
sexual and asexual
asexual
sexual
requires pollinators
requires nutrients
gptkbp:root_system fibrous roots
gptkbp:seed_dispersal gptkb:water
gptkb:animals
water and animals
gptkbp:species 60
adapted to low light conditions
gptkbp:stem_type rhizomatous
gptkbp:strategic_importance ornamental plants
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fungi
with bacteria
with aquatic organisms
gptkbp:threats gptkb:invasive_species
pollution
habitat loss
habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:uses gptkb:traditional_medicine
ornamental gardening
aquatic landscaping
gptkbp:wildlife some species in non-native areas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Victoria_Regia
gptkb:giant_water_lily
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4