Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)
₹2,000.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
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Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera — Sacred Lotus.
Native Home: Asia, including India.
Height: Approximately 1–2 m above the water.
Lifespan: Perennial; can grow for many years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not applicable; it is an aquatic herb.
Harvesting: Flowers, seeds, leaves and edible rhizomes are harvested.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 5–8 months for many cultivated crops.
Products: Lotus roots, seeds, flowers, cut flowers and ornamental pond plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in Asian food, religious ceremonies and traditional medicine.
Global Spread: Cultivated commercially across India, China and Southeast Asia.
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