The sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera (syn. N. caspica, N. komarovii, N. nelumbo, N. speciosum and Nymphaea nelumbo), is also known as East Indian lotus, lian, lotus, lotusroot, oriental lotus and sacred water lotus. It is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. The Buddhist mantra "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus" (Om Mani Padme Hum) has many meanings, but the lotus referred to is this one. At the risk of sounding irreverent, this plant is really just a "posh" waterlily, and requires similar
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