Nelumbo lutea

RHS Plant Profile
American lotus

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Other common names

alligator buttons, duck acorn, rattle nut, sacred bean, wankapin, water chinquapin, water nut, yankapin, yanquapin, yellow nelumbo, yellow water bean

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Botanical Details

Family
Nelumbonaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Nelumbo are rhizomatous perennials growing in pond margins or in shallow water, with large rounded leaves attached to the stalk in the centre, and solitary cupped fragrant flowers held well above the water, followed by characteristic conical fruits
Name Status
Correct