Lotus Taxonomy
Kingdom |
Plantae |
Phylum |
Angiosperms |
Class |
Eudicots |
Order |
Proteales |
Family |
Nelumbonaceae |
Genus | Nelumbo |
Species | Nelumbo Nucifera |
Scientific Name of Lotus
Scientific name of Lotus: Nelumbo nucifera is scientific name of the Lotus. Lotus belongs to the family Nelumbonaceae. The lotus is a perennial plant that often grows in ponds and lakes. It is known by different names like sacred lotus, Laxmi lotus, and Indian lotus. It has round leaves with a waxy coating that floats on the water’s surface. Lotus have deep cultural, religious, and symbolic significance in different regions of the world.
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