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NELUMBONACEAE
Lotus-lily Family
Nelumbo lutea  (American lotus)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Nelumbo: Latinized form of aboriginal name; lutea: yellow
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Fresh water tidal rivers and streams
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Freshwater Herbaceous Tidal Wetlands
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