District | NALBARI | BMC Name | BARKHETRI BLOCK BMC | Flora Category | Aquatic Flora | Type of Flora | Herb |
Local Name of Flora | Podum Phul | Local Language | Bengali ,Assamese ,Other , | Common Name of Flora | Lotus | Scientific Name | Nelumbo Nucifera |
Variata | Forma | Sub Species | Flora Variety | Local | |||
Part Used | Seeds, Flower | Uses | Used for ornamental purpose | Other Details | Petioles eaten as vegetable. Ripe carpel, seeds are eaten either raw or cooked. |