Nelumbo lutea

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Far below normal precipitation has caused a drought and increased fire danger levels. All of Connecticut is currently in a Stage 2 Drought Advisory. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water consumption and use extra caution to prevent fires. An emergency burn ban remains in effect at all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, campfires, etc.

American Lotus
Nelumbo lutea

*Invasive

Herbarium mounts:

Israel Putnam Memorial State Park 09/28/2005
Putnam Park Pond 09/26/2011
Quonnipaug Lake 07/21/2011

Connecticut State The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

American Lotus Nelumbo lutea

American Lotus
Nelumbo lutea