Medicinal Plant: Water Lily (Nymphaea lotus L.)
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Vocabulary flashcards covering the nomenclature, classification, physical traits, and medicinal benefits of Nymphaea lotus L.
Last updated 6:32 AM on 8/22/26
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Scientific Name
Nymphaea lotus L.
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English Name
Water lily
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Common Thai Names
บัวสาย (Bua Sai), บัวกินสาย (Bua Kin Sai), and บัวแดง (Bua Daeng)
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Nymphaea (Etymology)
Derived from the word Nymphe, referring to a water nymph in Greek mythology
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lotus (Etymology)
The ancient Greek name for the lotus flower
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Family (วงศ์)
Nymphaeaceae
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Distinctive Features
Shiny green leaves with serrated edges that float on the water surface, and soft petioles
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Root (ราก)
The part of the plant used to nourish the body and treat diarrhea