Nuphar
A snapping surprise on first encounter, though one easily avoided once aware.
Nuphars are stationary enemies in Hollow Knight: Silksong. They are predatory plants from Verdania, with their jaw shaped to resemble a lily pad.[1]
Behaviour and Tactics
Nuphars disguise themselves as large lily pads, which can be found all over Verdania for platforming. They trigger once stepped on, trembling before leaping out of the water in an attempt to devour Hornet, Comboing her for 
+ if she gets caught in its mouth.
Nuphars sink into the water after attacking, and come back up after around 6 seconds.
They can be safely ignored by quickly dashing off lily pads, especially since they give ample warning that they are about to attack. They are able to be attacked for a brief moment after leaping, but there is little reason to kill such a sedentary threat, especially as their Journal entry is automatically granted after defeating the Clover Dancers.
Location
Nuphars can be found in Lost Verdania.
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Locations in Lost Verdania
Gallery
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A Nuphar on the left, next to a normal lily pad. Note their identical appearance
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A Nuphar having just leapt out of the water
Trivia
- Though Nuphars have no Needolin dialogue, they writhe about in the water when the Needolin is played near them.
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A Nuphar thrashing around in the water as the Needolin is played
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning/Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 Brazilian Portuguese
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Nenúfar | Nenuphar (a type of lily pad) |
 French
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Voraphore | |
 German
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Nuphar | — |
 Italian
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Mandilotus | Portmanteau of mandibola (jaw) and lotus. |
 Japanese
|
ヌプハル Nupuharu? |
Nuphar (irregular loanword) |
 Korean
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수련잎 Suryeonip |
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 Russian
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Пастецвет Pastecvet |
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 Simplified Chinese
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拟态睡莲 Nǐtài shuìlián? |
Water lily mimic |
 Spanish
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Núfar | Phonetic adaptation of Nuphar, also part of nenúfar (lily pad) |
 Internal name
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LILYPAD_TRAP
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References
- ↑ Nuphar Hunter's Journal entry: "Predatory plant with a powerful jaw shaped to resemble a lily pad."
