Nelumbo nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera

common Names:

 lotus 

Padam ;

 Komol, 

Padma ; 

Suriyakamal ; 

Kamal

 Nelumbonaceae. 

National Flower of India. 

An aquatic perennial herb found in a range of shallow wetland habitats, including fresh water ponds, lakes, marshes, swamps and the backwaters of reservoirs.

 Leaves are used for wrapping food and as plate. 

Flower is used as the source of lotus perfume. 

Dried flowers are used in preparation of fragrant herbal tea. 

Young leaves, petioles and flowers are eaten as vegetables. Tender seeds are edible. 

The plant has numerous medicinal properties. 

Surendra Parihar