Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or Sacred Waterlily, Nelumbo nucifera, Nelumbonaceae, syn. Nelumbium speciosum or Nymphaea nelumbo.

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Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India or Sacred Waterlily, Nelumbo nucifera, Nelumbonaceae, syn. Nelumbium speciosum or Nymphaea nelumbo. (Lotus family) The flowers, young leaves, roots (rhizomes) are all edible and are used in food preparations and medicine.

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Location: India
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