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Meaning of nelumbo nucifera

nelumbo nucifera: They are aquatic plants, there are two species: Nelumbo nucifera is one of them belonging to the genus Nelumbo. Called vulgar Sacred Lotus or Indian Lotus, and sometimes on the Nile rose. The longevity of its seeds that can germinate after ten centuries, is famous which has been tested by germinating seeds found by Egyptologists.; Nelumbo nucifera: is one is one of the two species belonging to the genus Nelumbo, known commonly how Sacred Lotus or Indian Lotus, is also called rose of the Nile. It is considered a sacred plant in India and China.; It corresponds to the Indian or sacred Lotus Flower, also known as the Nile rose. They are very nice and are usually used to cover surfaces of water. Widespread in Egypt or China. In the past, in Egypt, they identified with the resurrection.