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कमळ
आजची वनस्पती

Nelumbo nucifera

कमळAquatic

कमळ हे भारताचे राष्ट्रीय फूल असून पाण्यात रुजूनही पाण्यावर उमलणारे हे फूल हिंदू व बौद्ध परंपरेत पवित्रता आणि आध्यात्मिक उन्नतीचे प्रतीक मानले जाते.

FamilyNelumbonaceae
GenusNelumbo
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; rhizomes persist decades, seeds viable >1,000 years

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Botanical Information

Scientific NameNelumbo nucifera
Common NameSacred Lotus
FamilyNelumbonaceae
GenusNelumbo

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Environmental Information

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.