Sacred Water Lotus

Sacred Water Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the wetlands of East Asia and Southeast Asia, including regions like Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, and Vietnam. This plant is known for its ornamental value as well as its edible parts, which include flowers, leaves, roots, seeds, and stems. It thrives in light to medium soil types, from sandy to clay-heavy conditions, with a hardiness range of 4-8. Sacred Water Lotus can grow up to 1 meter tall and is commonly found in habitats such as Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Iran, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Manchuria, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, North Caucasus, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Primorye, Queensland, South European Russi, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Its distinctive feature is its large, floating leaves and striking flowers that often appear in vibrant colors like pink or white.