blue lotus

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1. •
   A lily-like aquatic flower growing in Asia and North Africa, Nymphaea caerulea, revered by the Ancient Egyptians.
2. •
   An aquatic flower of species Nymphaea nouchali, native to the Indian subcontinent.
3. •
   A perennial aquatic flower native to tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia, of species Nelumbo nucifera, having attractive flowers and sometimes used in food.