Gyöngyi Bujdosó November 7, 2011
Nelumbo nucifera, known as Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus, A plant in the Nelumbonaceae family Botanically: Nelumbo nucifera (Gaertn.) Its former names are Nelumbium speciosum or Nymphaea nelumbo
Aquatic perennial Under favorable circumstances its seeds may remain viable for many years the oldest recorded lotus germination being from that of seeds 1300 years old recovered from a dry lakebed in northeastern China.
Underwater Asian root vegetable Shape: is similar to a long squash, which may grow up to four feet in length Colour: Reddish brown covered root Use: Can be cooked Peel it before using Interior White Lacy looking with hollow areas running the length of the root Taste and texture Sweet Crunchy
Lotus effect r very high water repellency (superhydrophobicity) exhibited on Leaves of lotus flowers Other plants (e.g. Tropaeolum majus) Insects On Nasturtium leaf (Tropaeoleum majus)
Lotus effect r very high water repellency (superhydrophobicity) exhibited on Leaves of lotus flowers Other plants (e.g. Tropaeolum majus) Insects On Nasturtium leaf (Tropaeoleum majus)
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