1. Gyöngyi Bujdosó November 7, 2011

2.  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

3.  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.

4. 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

5.  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)

6.  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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