3-10-2014
Nelumbo Lutea
Is a species of flowering
plants in the monotypic family Nelumbonaceae.
Also known as American Lotus, Yellow Lotus, Water-chinquapin, volee’ and
shower flower. This is an emergent
aquatic plant, and it grows in lakes and swamps, as well as areas prone to
flooding. The roots are anchored in the
mud, but the leaves and flowers emerge above the water’s surface. The seed of this plant is edible and is known
as “alligator corn”.
I was warned to not go
close to the water because several caiman had been seen lurking around.
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