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  1. Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Indian lotus, [1] or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae .

  2. Jan 27, 2024 · Nelumbo nucifera, or the Asian lotus, is renowned for its ability to flourish in diverse aquatic habitats, ranging from shallow ponds to expansive lakes (Gowthami et al. 2021). This adaptability is attributable to the plant's physiological and structural adaptations, enabling it to survive and thrive in environments with varying water depths ...

  3. Aug 14, 2024 · Sacred lotus, attractive edible aquatic plant of the lotus-lily family (Nelumbonaceae) found in tropical and subtropical Asia. Representing spiritual enlightenment, the flower is sacred in both Hinduism and Buddhism and was used in ancient Egypt to represent rebirth.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. Jul 27, 2019 · Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial aquatic basal eudicot belonging to a small family Nelumbonaceace, which contains only one genus with two species. It is an important horticultural plant, with its uses ranging from ornamental, nutritional to medicinal values, and has been widely used, especially in Southeast Asia.

    • Zhongyuan Lin, Cheng Zhang, Dingding Cao, Rebecca Njeri Damaris, Pingfang Yang
    • 10.3390/ijms20153680
    • 2019
    • Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Aug; 20(15): 3680.
  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NelumboNelumbo - Wikipedia

    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.

  6. www.kew.org › plants › sacred-lotusSacred lotus - Kew

    Lotus thrones are pedestals for sculptures and statues in many East Asian religious artworks for divine figures such as the Buddha. In Hinduism, the sacred lotus is representative of the sun, as well as a fertility symbol.

  7. Aug 23, 2024 · Getting to know Nelumbo nucifera. Nelumbo nucifera is an aquatic perennial plant. It thrives in subtropical biomes, with a native range that spans across Southeast Asia, Western Asia, and parts of Oceania (e.g., Western Australia and Papua New Guinea).