LOTUS FLOWER

Gyöngyi BujdosóNovember 7, 2011

NELUMBO NUCIFERA Nelumbo nucifera, known as

Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus,

A plant in the Nelumbonaceae family Botanically: Nelumbo nucifera (Gaertn.) Its former names are

Nelumbium speciosum or Nymphaea nelumbo

NELUMBO NUCIFERA Aquatic perennial Under favorable circumstances

its seeds may remain viable for many years the oldest recorded lotus germination

being from that of seeds 1300 years old recovered from a dry lakebed in northeastern China.

LOTUS ROOTUnderwater Asian root vegetable Shape: is similar to a long squash,

which may grow up to four feet in length

Colour: Reddish brown covered root Use:

Can be cooked Peel it before using

Interior White Lacy looking with hollow areas running

the length of the root Taste and texture

Sweet Crunchy

LOTUS LEAF Lotus effect r

very high water repellency (superhydrophobicity) exhibited on Leaves of lotus flowers Other plants (e.g. Tropaeolum majus) Insects

On Nasturtium leaf(Tropaeoleum majus)

LOTUS LEAF Lotus effect r

very high water repellency (superhydrophobicity) exhibited on Leaves of lotus flowers Other plants (e.g. Tropaeolum majus) Insects

On Nasturtium leaf(Tropaeoleum majus)

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