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Nelumbo lutea  Willd.
American lotus
Nelumbo lutea is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
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Genus: Nelumbo
Family: Nelumbonaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSNelumbium luteum
PLANTSNelumbo pentapetala
PLANTSNymphaea pentapetala
Information about  Nelumbo lutea from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (NELU)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).