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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. Sacred Water Lotus (Latin: Nelumbo nucifera) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sacred Water Lotus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sacred Water Lotus is a member native to AMU, ASS, BAN, CBD, CHN, and CHC. Sacred Water Lotus thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a sandy or clay environment.
Sacred Water Lotus grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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