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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Nelumbo nucifera - The Lotus Flower


Scientific name: Nelumbo nucifera
Synonym: Nelumbian nelumbo
Common name: Lotus, Sacred Water Lily
Chinese name: Lian Hua (莲花)
Malay name: Bunga Seroja

Family: Nelumbonaceae
Origin: Tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia
Category: Aquatic plant

Photo taken at: Chung Lim Garden nursery, Klang


Notes:
White lotus - national flower of India
Pink lotuses - national flower of Vietnam.

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