

How to identify American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea)
American Lotus, also known as Water-Chinquapin
American Lotus is a robust aquatic perennial that thrives in shallow water up to 6 feet (about 1.8 meters) deep. It exhibits a striking presence with a height ranging from 3 to 6 feet (approximately 0.9 to 1.8 meters). The plant is characterized by its large, showy flowers and broad, round leaves that float on the water's surface or may rise above it. Radiating from its base, american Lotus possesses thick, tuberous rhizomes embedded in the muddy substrate. It tends to expand its territory via these rhizomes, which can lead to extensive colonies under suitable conditions.
Large, showy flowers with pale yellow hue, 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in diameter.
Bowl-shaped leaves, 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) wide, with palmate venation and waxy texture.
Distinctive flat, woody receptacle housing nut-like fruits resembling a wasp's nest.
Robust aquatic perennial reaching 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) in height, thriving in shallow water.
Tuberous rhizomes for expansion, radiating from base and forming extensive colonies under suitable conditions.
The leaves of american Lotus are large, bowl-shaped, and measure 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) in diameter. They are held aloft on strong petioles, rising 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) above the water. The leaves are green, smooth, and have a waxy texture. The venation is palmate, with prominent veins radiating from a central point. The edges are usually entire, creating a clean, rounded appearance. The center of the leaves often shows a slight depression, adding to their bowl-like shape.
American Lotus features large, showy flowers with 20-25 petals arranged in multiple layers, radiating from a distinctive showerhead-like central receptacle. Each flower measures about 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in diameter and boasts a pale yellow hue. These flowers bloom from June to September, each lasting for three days, opening in the morning and closing at night. The central receptacle appears inversely conical and houses various pistil-containing cavities, adding to the ornate complexity of the bloom.
The fruit of american Lotus is nut-like, set within a flat, woody receptacle reminiscent of a wasp's nest. During the period from June to October, these fruits mature to exhibit a hardened, brown texture as they dry. Each receptacle detaches and drifts on water, gradually releasing seeds. The unique, embedded arrangement of the fruits, coupled with the receptacle's transformation to a tough, brown state, are distinctive characteristics aiding in identification.
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Scientific Classification of American Lotus