Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
NELUMBO Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 76, 582. 1763.
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TYPE: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertner (Nymphaea nelumbo Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelumbo lutea | AMERICAN LOTUS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Nelumbo nucifera | SACRED LOTUS | Not Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Tepals yellow, the outermost normally persistent; mature fruits mostly less than 1.25 times longer than wide
1. Tepals pink to white, all normally caducous; mature fruits mostly more than 1.5 times longer than wide
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyamus | Cyamus Smith, Exot. Bot. 1: 59, t. 31-32. 1805. | TYPE: = Nelumbo Adanson 1763. |