Nymphaea odorata, also known as the
American white waterlily,
fragrant water-lily,
beaver root,
fragrant white water lily,
white water lily,
sweet-scented white water lily, and
sweet-scented water lily, is an
aquatic plant belonging to the genus
Nymphaea. It can commonly be found in shallow lakes, ponds, and permanent slow moving waters throughout
North America where it ranges from
Central America to northern
Canada. It is also reported from
Brazil and
Guyana.