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Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Other common names
alligator buttonsduck acorn
see morerattle nut
wankapin
water chinquapin
yankapin
yanquapin
yellow nelumbo
yellow water bean
sacred bean
water nut
Botanical details
- Family
- Nelumbonaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Nelumbo
- Genus description
Nelumbo are rhizomatous perennials growing in pond margins or in shallow water, with large rounded leaves attached to the stalk in the centre, and solitary cupped fragrant flowers held well above the water, followed by characteristic conical fruits
- Name status
Correct
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