Allan Brooks Nature Centre
Yellow Pond-Lily
Plants

Yellow Pond-Lily

Nuphar polysepalum

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Active

Summer

An aquatic plant with large floating leaves and bright yellow cup-shaped flowers. Native to Okanagan wetlands.

Field Note

Pond-lily roots are deep and can survive harsh dry and wet conditions.

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Where to Spot It at ABNC

Shallow water areas, wetlands, and ponds at ABNC.

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Why It Matters

Aquatic plants provide habitat and food for fish, waterfowl, and aquatic insects.

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Good to Know

A water lily with bright yellow flowers floating on ponds.

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