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Mangkala Ubon (มังคลอุบล)
Thai. Name for a species of
water lily,
with the botanical name Nymphaea mangkala ubol and commonly as the
Mangala-ubol Water Lily. This free-blooming hardy water lily
originates from
Thailand
and blooms all year round. It is a hybrid of the Maxicana and the
Parries Five O, bred by Asst. Prof. Dr. Noppachai Chansilpa. The
flower has dense layers of petals. It has yellow-to-peach flowers,
with the ends of the petals being orangey. It has participated in
international water lily competitions and has won several awards. It
is depicted on a Thai postage stamp issued in 2008 (fig.).
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