Genus Nelumbo (Noun)
Meaning
Sometimes placed in the family Nymphaeaceae: lotuses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Nelumbo genus is sometimes placed in the family Nymphaeaceae, although most modern classifications recognize it as a distinct family, Nelumbonaceae.
- Some botanists argue that the Nelumbo genus shares adequate similarities with the Nymphaeaceae family, lotuses, and water lilies to justify their association.
- Nelumbo genus flowers, commonly known as sacred lotus or Chinese lotus, have many differences from Nymphaeaceae, despite occasional classification with this family.
- The Nelumbo genus consists of only two living species recognized by modern botanists, creating distinct categorization from the Nymphaeaceae family.
- Although some sources categorize the Nelumbo genus as part of the Nymphaeaceae, it is understood that the relationship between the Nelumbo genus and other family groupings require further research.