Spatterdock, Cow Lily, Yellow Pond Lily

Nuphar lutea (L.) Sm.

Nymphaeaceae (Water Lily Family)

▲▼ colonies in shallow water

▲▼ flowers (small, yellow, globe-like structures)

 

Spatterdock, Yellow Water Lily, Cow Lily: 

·         U.S. native creeping perennial plant in the Water Lily family (Nymphaeaceae) that  produces thick, spongy rhizomes that spread along pond sediment

·         Has large, round to heart-shaped or triangular leaves that lay flat on the surface of the water or emerge slightly above it

·         Has small, globe-like in bud, yellow flowers that can be fragrant (when first opened) to foul-smelling (a few days after opening)

·         Prefers shallow, still water