Nymphaea lotus (species)
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Eukaryota (domain) > Plantae (kingdom) > Angiospermae (division) > Magnoliopsida (class) > Nymphaeales (order) > Nymphaeaceae (family) > Nymphaea (genus)
Descripción
Species of waterlily found in East Africa and Southeast Asia, having lily pads that float on the water and white blossoms that rise above the water. The ancient Egyptians cultivated the plant in ponds. It was a symbol of strength and power, used in funerary garlands, temple offerings, and for female adornment. It is a popular aquarium plant.
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Otros términos
- white Egyptian lotus (species) [en]
- Egyptian lotus (species) [en]
- Egyptian white water-lily (species) [en]
- white lotus (species) [en]
- tiger lotus (species) [en]
- Nymphaea viridis (species) [la]