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Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma[citation needed] (Sanskrit: पद्म, romanized: Padmā, lit. 'Lotus') or Kamala[citation needed], sacred lotus, Indian lotus, [1] or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae.
sacred lotus, (Nelumbo nucifera), attractive edible aquatic plant of the lotus-lily family (Nelumbonaceae) found in tropical and subtropical Asia. Representing the rise to and spread of spiritual enlightenment, the large elevated and spreading flower, flourishing above the muddy waters of its roots, is sacred in both Hinduism and Buddhism and ...
An exotic beauty that graces many water gardens, Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus) is an impressive marginal aquatic perennial boasting huge, upward-cupped, umbrella-like leaves, 2 ft. across (60 cm), rising above the water on long petioles.
The sacred lotus is an aquatic plant with rhizomes (modified stems that are like roots) that grow in the mud at the bottom of rivers, lakes and marshes. Its large, flat leaves, which can grow up to 80cm across, sit on the water surface on stalks up to 2m long.
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic plant cultivated in Asia. It has culinary uses in many Asian countries, and parts of the plant and its extracts have been used in traditional medicine for...
The Nelumbo genus has two species: Nelumbo nucifera, the Sacred lotus, and Nelumbo lutea, the American lotus. Do Nelumbo members make a good garden or landscaping plant? Yes, Nelumbo species make stunning water garden plants.
Nelumbo nucifera. This comprehensive review systematically examines the multifarious aspects of Nelumbo nucifera, elucidating its ecological, nutritional, medicinal, and biomimetic significance.
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. – sacred or Indian lotus, also known as the Rose of India and the sacred water lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. [20] It is the national flower of India and Vietnam. Its roots and seeds are also used widely in cooking in East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Common name: sacred lotus. Synonyms and Other Names: Asian lotus, Indian lotus. Taxonomy: available through. Identification: According to Les 2018: Habit: Plants are obligate aquatic floating and emergent rooted perennials. Roots: Rhizomes.
This document provides an overview of Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Sacred Lotus. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its large, round leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers.