American Burnweed
American Lotus
Nelumbo lutea Willd.
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus Family)
Nelu
plants in a shallow pond ▲
closer view of plants, flowers ▲
▲ leaves showing center attachment of petioles (peltate leaves)
▲ beginning formation of fruit
plants in a shallow pond ▲
American Lotus:
- Emergent plant with large, round leaves (6-18” across) with petiole attached in center of the leaf; stems emerge 0.5-3’ above water
- Flowers large, showy, white with yellow center; fruit capsule is funnel-shaped with perforations at the top where seeds emerge—dried fruit receptacle is used in dried flower arrangements
- Reproduces by rhizomes & very long-lived seeds
- Can cover 1 acre shallow, small pond in 3-4 years if uncontrolled