NELUMBIUM LUTEUM
\nɛlˈʌmbi͡əm luːtˈiːəm], \nɛlˈʌmbiəm luːtˈiːəm], \n_ɛ_l_ˈʌ_m_b_iə_m l_uː_t_ˈiː__ə_m]\
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A beautiful water plant, common in the United States, and belonging to Nat. Ord. Nymphaceae: Sex. Syst. Polyandria Polygynia. The lease are cooling and emollient when applied to the surface. The roots, leaves, and nuts are eaten. The last are called by the Indians and others water chincapins.
By Robley Dunglison