Knowra Nelumbo Nelumbo Nelumbo is a genus of aquatic flowering plants in the family Nelumbonaceae, distinguished by large leaves and showy flowers borne above the water. Its living species are the sacred lotus and the American lotus.
Nelumbonaceae : Nelumbonaceae is a family of aquatic flowering plants containing the genus Nelumbo. This family contains Nelumbo and provides its closest taxonomic context.
Nelumbo nucifera : Nelumbo nucifera is the sacred lotus, an aquatic plant native to parts of Asia and northern Australia. It is the Asian species most associated with religious symbolism and lotus cultivation.
Lotus root : Lotus root is the edible rhizome of Nelumbo plants, especially Nelumbo nucifera. Its crisp, perforated rhizome is a widely eaten part of cultivated lotus.
Lotus position : Lotus position is a cross-legged seated posture used in meditation and yoga. Its name and imagery derive from the lotus flower’s association with contemplative traditions.
Flower : A flower is the reproductive structure of flowering plants, typically containing organs that produce seeds. Nelumbo’s conspicuous flowers rise above the water and develop distinctive seed receptacles.
Nelumbo lutea : Nelumbo lutea is the American lotus, an aquatic plant native to eastern North America and the Caribbean. It is Nelumbo’s other living species, with yellow flowers and a native American range.
Aquaculture : Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms in managed freshwater or marine environments. Pond cultivation can produce lotus rhizomes, seeds, flowers, and leaves.
Padma : Padma is the Sanskrit word for lotus and a recurring symbol in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The sacred lotus is frequently represented as padma in South Asian art and texts.
Leaf : A leaf is a plant organ specialized mainly for photosynthesis and gas exchange. Lotus leaves are large and often held above the water on long stalks.
Sacred lotus : The sacred lotus is a perennial aquatic plant with large leaves and pink or white flowers. This common name is often used for Nelumbo nucifera, the genus’s best-known species.
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