originator – Latour-Marliac 1894
parentage – unknown

– characteristics –
Free flowering.
– flowers –
Petal color: Inner petals, red; outer petals whitish pink.
Flower shape: Stellate.
Flower size: 13 – 15 cm.
Fragrance: Slight if any.
Number of petals: 18 – 20.
– leaves –
Color: Green, scattering of large purple mottles and blotches.
Leaf spread: 100 cm.
– comments –
Nymphaea ‘Lucida’ has lovely leaves and flower color, and very free-flowering habit. It is recommended for any size pool.

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(All photos ©2009 Alice Galante)