1. Nelumbo nucifera , the sacred lotus, is native to Asia and Australia.2. The people at Bashidang cultivated rice, along with water caltrop and " Nelumbo nucifera ". 3. Both " Nymphaea caerulea " and " Nelumbo nucifera " contain the alkaloids nuciferine and aporphine. 4. Royal or Sacred lotus, " Nelumbo nucifera ", are harvested extensively for food, medicine and religious ceremonies. 5. The two species of water lily used were " Nelumbo nucifera " and " Nymphaea macrosperma ". 6. Sometimes, the troops can be seen near the water bodies, where they feed on " Nelumbo nucifera " seeds. 7. There are only two known living species of lotus; " Nelumbo nucifera " is native to Asia and is better-known. 8. The addition of a lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera as the sacred lotus is known to botanists, has come as a surprise. 9. The lake is noted in particular for its " Nelumbo nucifera " ( lotus flowers ) which bloom in July and August. 10. The lotus ( " Nelumbo nucifera " ) is an ancient and purity, Vishnu is often described as the " Lotus-Eyed One ".