Here is a link to the Research Paper covering the discovery of the N. minuta as a new species. It is copyrighted by the 3 principal authors, this site and SIDA.

N. minuta species article

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The Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, formerly called Sida, Contributions to Botany, publishes research in classical and modern systematic botany—including studies of anatomy, biogeography, chemotaxonomy, ecology, evolution, floristics, genetics, paleobotany, palynology, and phylogenetic systematics. Geographic coverage is global.  Articles are published in either English or Spanish; an abstract is provided in both languages. All contributions are peer reviewed and frequently illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full color photographs.

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Original research pictures of a N. minuta hybrid created by and photos taken by Garet Uemura.

 Original research pictures of N. minuta as taken by Richard A. Edwards from January 2005 through August 2006.

Come see N. minuta. A new species that will change the waterlily industry in the coming years. It is a pygmy lily. It will grow and thrive in shade. Most importantly it is passing these characteristics into new crosses that are enabling new never before seen small lilies. People who do not have room for any size pond will be able to grow a waterlily in a tub container with ease in the near future.

These images are all Copyrighted by Richard A. Edwards and this site. All photos resized for site but otherwise untouched for the sake of historical authenticity.

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