Nelumbo Species

Lotus plant growth habit, seed pod, and flower detail

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Scientific Name: Nelumbo species

Common Name(s): Lotus

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: root, fruit, leaf

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: There are two species of lotus: one has yellow flowers and the other pink flowers. The flowers are large and showy. The leaves, which may float on or rise above the surface of the water, often reach 1.5 meters in radius. The fruit has a distinctive flattened shape and contains up to 20 hard seeds.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: The yellow-flowered lotus is native to North America. The pink-flowered species, which is widespread in the Orient, is planted in many other areas of the world. Lotuses are found in quiet fresh water.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: All parts of the plant are edible raw or cooked. The underwater parts contain large quantities of starch. Dig the fleshy portions from the mud and bake or boil them. Boil the young leaves and eat them as a vegetable. The seeds have a pleasant flavor and are nutritious. Eat them raw, or parch and grind them into flour.
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