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Plants
Notched floating pads and fragrant white flowers that open with the morning sun.
Field facts
HabitatPonds, lake bays, quiet marsh
RangeStatewide
When to lookFlowers June to September
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesAmerican Lotus, Spatterdock
Field note: Each flower opens for only a few mornings before sinking to set seed.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Lily pads shade fish fry; keep motors clear of the beds.
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