Nuphar lutea
There is another side to "Nuphar lutea" and like species, hinted at by its common name “Spatterdock” or “Splatterdock.” It can spread so fast under favorable conditions that some jurisdictions treat it like an invasive species. The Lake Lemon Conservancy District in southern Indiana has implemented an "Aquatic Plant Management Plan" with four methods for controlling its lake invasives—chemical or biological control, water level manipulation, and mechanical harvesting.