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    What is a Nelumbo plant?
    As an aquatic plant with leaves that rest on the water's surface, the genus Nelumbo is characterized by its concentration of stomata on the upper epidermis of its leaves, unlike most other plants which concentrate their stomata on the lower epidermis, underneath the leaf.

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    Are Lotus Sycamores related to Nelumbo?
    According to the APG IV classification, the closest relatives of Nelumbo include the sycamores ( Platanaceae ). The lotus roots are planted in pond or river bottom soil, while the leaves float on the water's surface or are held well above it.

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    What is Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn?
    Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. – sacred or Indian lotus, also known as the Rose of India and the sacred water lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. 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.

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    Is Nelumbo a lotus?
    Members are commonly called lotus, though the name is also applied to various other plants and plant groups, including the unrelated genus Lotus. Members outwardly resemble those in the family Nymphaeaceae ("water lilies"), but Nelumbo is actually very distant from that family.

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    Nelumbo /nɪˈlʌmboʊ/ is a genus of aquatic plants with large, showy flowers. Members are commonly called lotus, though the name is also applied to various other plants and plant groups, including the unrelated genus Lotus. Members outwardly resemble those in the family Nymphaeaceae ("water lilies"), but … See more

    Description

    Ultrahydrophobicity
    The leaves of Nelumbo are highly water-repellent (i.e. they exhibit ultrahydrophobicity) and have given the name to what is called the lotus effect. Ultrahydrophobicity … See more

    Taxonomy

    Taxonomic history
    The Cronquist system of 1981 recognizes the family Nelumbonaceae but places it in the water lily order Nymphaeales. The Dahlgren system of 1985 and Thorne system of 1992 both recognize the family and place it in its … See more

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    The entire plant can be eaten either raw or cooked. The underwater portion is high in starch. The fleshy parts can be dug from the mud and baked or boiled. The young leaves can be … See more

    Culture

    The sacred lotus, N. nucifera, is sacred in both Hinduism and Buddhism. It is the floral emblem of both India and Vietnam. See more

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    How do lotus leaves stay SO clean? Sacred Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic plant with large flat leaves that float on the surface of water, and they often inhabit muddy ponds or marshes. These leaves are able to remain clean because of their microstructure, which has extensive folding (in the epidermal cells) and exposed wax crystals. The interstitial spaces in the pillar-like microstructure allow for polar water molecules (aka one positive and one negative side) to attract better to other
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    How do lotus leaves stay SO clean? Sacred Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic plant with large flat leaves that float on the surface of water, and they often inhabit muddy ponds or marshes. These leaves are able to remain clean because of their microstructure, which has extensive folding (in the epidermal cells) and exposed wax crystals. The interstitial spaces in the pillar-like microstructure allow for polar water molecules (aka one positive and one negative side) to attract better to other
    Wild lilies: food & medicine. Another species in the water lily family (Nymphaeaceae), Nelumbo lutea / American lotus, was also an important food source, with its seeds and/or roots being eaten by the Tonkawa, Comanche, Osage, Dakota, Omaha, Ponca, Winnebago, Pawnee, Ojibwe, and others. Both were generally cooked to prepare. The roots of Nuphar polysepala / Rocky Mountain pond lily were eaten raw or boiled by the Northern Cheyenne. The flower buds eaten by the Ojibwe were from Nymphaea odorata /
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    Wild lilies: food & medicine. Another species in the water lily family (Nymphaeaceae), Nelumbo lutea / American lotus, was also an important food source, with its seeds and/or roots being eaten by the Tonkawa, Comanche, Osage, Dakota, Omaha, Ponca, Winnebago, Pawnee, Ojibwe, and others. Both were generally cooked to prepare. The roots of Nuphar polysepala / Rocky Mountain pond lily were eaten raw or boiled by the Northern Cheyenne. The flower buds eaten by the Ojibwe were from Nymphaea odorata /
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    Have you ever seen this before?💧IG @happyplnts 🌿 This is the Nelumbo Nucifera! A beautiful lotus which produces gorgeous flowers and soft hydrophobic leaves. It’s the national symbol of several countries and is simply quite beautiful, don’t you agree? 🤩 We’ve spotted these during our tour in the Botanical Garden of Verbania 🌱 #nelumbo #lotus #watergarden #gardeninspiration #houseplants #urbanjungle #boyswithplants #plantvideo #plants #houseplantclub #urbanjunglebloggers #indoorjungle #jungle
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    Have you ever seen this before?💧IG @happyplnts 🌿 This is the Nelumbo Nucifera! A beautiful lotus which produces gorgeous flowers and soft hydrophobic leaves. It’s the national symbol of several countries and is simply quite beautiful, don’t you agree? 🤩 We’ve spotted these during our tour in the Botanical Garden of Verbania 🌱 #nelumbo #lotus #watergarden #gardeninspiration #houseplants #urbanjungle #boyswithplants #plantvideo #plants #houseplantclub #urbanjunglebloggers #indoorjungle #jungle
  5. Gardeners HQ
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    Nelumbo Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

  6. Wikipedia
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    Nelumbo nucifera - Wikipedia

  9. GardenBeast
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    Nelumbo Guide: How to Grow & Care for Lotus Plants

    WebFeb 15, 2023 · Learn everything you need to know about Nelumbo, the genus of aquatic flowering plants also known as lotus or water lily. Find out the differences between American and Indian lotus, their features, …

  10. Gardenia
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    Sacred lotus | Description, Edible, Uses, Symbolism,

    WebApr 3, 2024 · Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic plant with large, fragrant flowers and edible rhizomes, seeds, and leaves. It is sacred in Hinduism and Buddhism and has a long history of cultivation and use …

  13. Wikipedia
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    Nelumbo lutea - Wikipedia

  14. Missouri Botanical Garden
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    Nelumbo nucifera - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden

  15. Britannica
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    Nelumbonaceae | Sacred Lotus, American Lotus, Aquatic