Members outwardly resemble those in the family Nymphaeaceae ("water lilies"), but Nelumbo is actually very distant from that family. Nelumbo is an ancient genus, with dozens of species known from fossil …

Dec 26, 2025 · The sacred lotus of the Hindus is an aquatic plant (Nelumbo nucifera) with white or delicate pink flowers; the lotus of eastern North America is Nelumbo pentapetala, a similar plant with …

Sep 12, 2025 · Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, or simply Lotus, is a breathtaking aquatic perennial celebrated for its striking, large flowers and iconic round leaves …

American Lotus American Lotus-lily Nelumbo Yonkapin Phonetic Spelling nee-LUM-bo LOO-tee-uh Description A large-flowered marginal aquatic perennial that typically grows 3-6’ tall in shallow water …

This comprehensive review systematically examines the multifarious aspects of Nelumbo nucifera, elucidating its ecological, nutritional, medicinal, and biomimetic significance.

Nelumbo nucifera is commonly called sacred lotus in reference to the sacred and symbolic status the flower holds in Buddhism and Hinduism. It is native to Asia and Australia.

Nov 26, 2023 · The Nelumbo genus belongs to the Nelumbonaceae family. It consists of two main species, the Sacred Lotus and the American Lotus, admired for their large, round leaves and …

Nov 27, 2023 · Nelumbo nucifera Lotus, Sacred Lotus Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen Introduction Lotus is a non-native aquatic plant requiring plenty of space and a full sun …

Read the scientific profile for the sacred lotus A pond full of sacred lotuses (Nelumbo nucifera), National Institute of Ecology on Wikimedia Commons, KOGL Type 1 Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) © RBG …

family Nelumbonaceae genus Nelumbo Show Lower Taxa Nelumbo lutea, Nelumbo nucifera