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American lotus (Nelumbo lutea) Geotagged,Nelumbo lutea,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

American lotus (Nelumbo lutea)

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    That's a gorgeous flower, any idea which species it is? Posted 8 years ago
    1. View WildFlower's profile
      WildFlower
      Lion
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      It is an American lotus. Posted 8 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Thanks! Posted 8 years ago
      2. View nomad2326's profile
        nomad2326
        Eagle Owl
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        sorry just got back didn't really know what it was. only had a short time to try and look it up. thank you for the ID. and thanks for the comment. Posted 8 years ago

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The American lotus

''Nelumbo lutea'' is a species of flowering plant in the monotypic family Nelumbonaceae. Common names include American lotus, yellow lotus, water-chinquapin, and volée. It is native to North America. The Linnaean binomial ''Nelumbo lutea'' is the currently recognized name for this species, which has been classified under the former names ''Nelumbium luteum'' and ''Nelumbo pentapetala'', among others.

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Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded May 25, 2017. Captured May 21, 2017 12:53 in Unnamed Road, Palmdale, FL 33944, USA.
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  • SM-J320V
  • f/2.2
  • 1/2856s
  • ISO50
  • 3.3mm