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Botanical details
- Family
- Nelumbonaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Nelumbo
- Genus description
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
Unresolved
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