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The lotus is an aquatic perennial plant (Latin name: Nelumbo nucifera) with white or delicate pink flowers. The roots of lotus are planted in the soil of a pond or river bottom, while the leaves and the flowers are usually found on thick stems rising above the water. The leaves may be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter (Fig. 1).
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Wang, J. (2013). Lotus Leaf: Lotus Effect. In: Wang, Q.J., Chung, YW. (eds) Encyclopedia of Tribology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92897-5_469
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