KnowraNelumboLinked fromLinked fromThe 3 pages that link to Nelumbo, each with the reason it gives.All 3Narrower topic 1Compared with 2NymphaeaCompared with: Lotus leaves and flowers typically rise above the surface rather than float on it.Nymphaea lotusCompared with: The shared name lotus often obscures the botanical difference between Nymphaea and Nelumbo.