Nelumbo nucifera
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Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma or Kamala, sacred lotus, pink lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes col
Sacred lotus Nelumbo nucifera
Lotus pond
Developing bud
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Lotus seed
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A lotus seed or lotus nut is the seed of plants in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds are used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Mostly sold in dried, she
Nelumbo nucifera
…processing by-products are widely consumed in Asia, the Americas, and Oceania for high content of physiologically active substances. Especially in China, lotus seeds are popular with a cultural history going back about 3000 years. As early as the Han Dynasty, lotus seeds were already recorded as sweet, astringent…
Dried lotus seeds as they are commonly found in the market
Eating fresh lotus seeds from a lotus (Nelumbo) seed head
Dried lotus seeds snack for sale in Thailand