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