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Medicinal
In traditional herbal medicine the following notes apply to the species of this plant.
The root is alterative, anodyne, antiseptic, astringent and demulcent.
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Nymphaea odorata Aiton 'Rose Arey'
Family: NYMPHAEACEAEGenus: Nymphaea
Species: odorata Aiton
Cultivar: 'Rose Arey'
Common names: Fragrant Water Lily
Distribution summary: Only in cultivation
Habit: Aquatic
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: July, August, September
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use