Nelumbo nucifera
Sacred water lotus
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The Nelumbo nucifera plant species is found in E. Asia. It is a member of the Nelumbonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sacred water lotus. Some home gardeners know the variety as Nelumbium speciosum

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Latin Name:  Nelumbo nucifera
Common Name:  Sacred water lotus
Family:  Nelumbonaceae
Author:  Gaertn.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1
 
Habitat:  Found in large lakes to 1400 metres in the Himalayas[51].

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