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Sacred Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma or Kamala, sacred lotus, pink lotus, Indian lotus, 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. The lotus belongs in the order Proteales.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Nelumbo nucifera
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Genus: Nelumbo
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Proteales
Habit: herb

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