{"product_id":"nelumbo-lutea-american-lotus-yellow-sacred-lotus-yellow-lotus","title":"Nelumbo lutea (American lotus, Yellow sacred lotus, Yellow lotus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNelumbo lutea (American lotus, Yellow sacred lotus, Yellow lotus), \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-svh w-screen flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative z-0 flex min-h-0 w-full flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative z-1 shrink-0 overflow-x-hidden bg-[var(--main-surface-primary)] max-lg:w-0! stage-thread-flyout-preset-clamped\" data-thread-flyout-preset=\"clamped\" data-testid=\"stage-thread-flyout\" data-stage-thread-flyout=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute h-full [width:var(--stage-thread-flyout-override-width,var(--stage-thread-flyout-preset-width,400px))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-primary-scroller=\"true\" data-testid=\"screen-threadFlyOut\" class=\"_56rfYG_screen h-[var(--screen-height-override,calc(var(--cqh-full)-var(--screen-height-offset,0px)))] keyboard-open:h-[var(--screen-height-override,calc(var(--cqh-full)-env(keyboard-inset-height,0px)-var(--screen-height-offset,0px)-var(--force-redraw,0px)))] relative flex-1 [--sticky-padding-top:0px] border-s-token-border-sharp dark:border-token-main-surface-secondary border-s bg-token-bg-primary\" aria-label=\"Entity details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-token-main-surface-primary\" slot=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg-token-bg-primary flex min-h-screen w-full flex-col dark:bg-black mt-[calc(var(--threadFlyOut-leading-height,53px)*-1)] min-h-screen mb-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-light flex flex-col px-6 border-t mb-[60px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-id=\"5e6388c4-f529-4a96-ba7d-34efc67429eb\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" class=\"text-sm mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light prose-xs markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"59\"\u003eis a large aquatic plant native to North America. It belongs to the lotus family (Nelumbonaceae) and is known for its distinctive yellow flowers and broad floating leaves. The species is ecologically and culturally significant, often found in wetlands, lakes, and slow-moving rivers across the central and eastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"444\" data-section-id=\"r4ip8y\"\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"458\" data-section-id=\"uo2cxj\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"460\"\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmerican lotus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"566\" data-start=\"494\" data-section-id=\"1oz8a3e\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"566\" data-start=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eScientific classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eNelumbo\u003c\/em\u003e, Family Nelumbonaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"567\" data-section-id=\"1p68x8b\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNorth and Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"615\" data-section-id=\"1inie3z\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePale to bright yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"659\" data-section-id=\"18evpb2\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShallow freshwater wetlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"705\" data-section-id=\"1bebd48\"\u003eDescription and habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"733\"\u003eThe American lotus features circular leaves that can exceed 60 centimeters (about 2 feet) in diameter and stand above or float on the water’s surface. Its striking, cup-shaped flowers bloom from summer to early fall. It typically thrives in nutrient-rich, still or slow-moving waters where it forms extensive colonies that provide habitat for fish, birds, and aquatic invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1145\" data-start=\"1117\" data-section-id=\"1bdx5gt\"\u003eEcology and reproduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eThe plant reproduces both sexually, through its large seed pods, and vegetatively, via creeping rhizomes. Its seeds are notably durable, capable of germinating after decades of dormancy. By stabilizing sediment and reducing turbidity,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eNelumbo lutea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplays a crucial role in maintaining wetland health and water clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1468\" data-section-id=\"6zna2y\"\u003eCultural and historical significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003eIndigenous peoples historically valued\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eNelumbo lutea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a food source—its seeds and rhizomes are edible when prepared properly. The plant also holds symbolic importance, representing purity and renewal in various North American cultural contexts. Today, it is sometimes cultivated ornamentally in ponds and water gardens for its aesthetic and ecological benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1876\" data-section-id=\"19ppi4f\"\u003eConservation status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003eAlthough not globally threatened, the American lotus faces habitat loss and competition from invasive aquatic plants in some regions. 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