american lotus
noun
Meaning
A large aquatic perennial plant native to North America, known for its showy yellow flowers and distinctive umbrella-shaped leaves that rise above the water surface.
Examples
- The American lotus thrives in the shallow, muddy waters of the river delta.
- Botanists are studying the seed dispersal methods of the American lotus in local wetlands.
Synonyms: water lily, nelumbo lutea, water chinquapin, yellow lotus