Nymphaea zenkeri
| Nymphaea zenkeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. zenkeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea zenkeri Gilg | |
Nymphaea zenkeri, the red tiger lotus, is a flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae that grows in various parts of East Africa. This species is known for its brilliant reddish-purple tinted heart-shaped leaves.
Similar to the Nymphaea lotus, this species of water lily-like plant has lily pads, which float on the water, and blossoms, which rise above the water.
Its unique and vibrant appearance makes it a popular choice for freshwater aquascaping in planted aquariums.
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