Philydrum lanuginosum - Woolly Waterlily
Philydrum lanuginosum, commonly known as Woolly Waterlily, is a perennial aquatic herb native to Queensland and New South Wales. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, lagoons, and along the edges of slow-moving streams, thriving in nutrient-rich, waterlogged soils.
This plant is distinguished by its long, lance-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers covered with fine, woolly hairs, which bloom from spring to summer. Philydrum lanuginosum plays an essential ecological role in wetland ecosystems by providing habitat for aquatic wildlife, including insects and amphibians, and contributing to water filtration.
Philydrum lanuginosum, commonly known as Woolly Waterlily, is a perennial aquatic herb native to Queensland and New South Wales. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, lagoons, and along the edges of slow-moving streams, thriving in nutrient-rich, waterlogged soils.
This plant is distinguished by its long, lance-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers covered with fine, woolly hairs, which bloom from spring to summer. Philydrum lanuginosum plays an essential ecological role in wetland ecosystems by providing habitat for aquatic wildlife, including insects and amphibians, and contributing to water filtration.
Philydrum lanuginosum, commonly known as Woolly Waterlily, is a perennial aquatic herb native to Queensland and New South Wales. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, lagoons, and along the edges of slow-moving streams, thriving in nutrient-rich, waterlogged soils.
This plant is distinguished by its long, lance-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers covered with fine, woolly hairs, which bloom from spring to summer. Philydrum lanuginosum plays an essential ecological role in wetland ecosystems by providing habitat for aquatic wildlife, including insects and amphibians, and contributing to water filtration.