Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera
CULTIVAR NAME: Chandrakomen
INITIAL FLOWERING DATE: May
END FLOWERING DATE: October
FLOWER FORM**:
Single (up to 12 petals)
Double (12-24 petals)
Multi-petalled (over 24 petals)
FLOWER SHAPE:
Ball Bowl Cup Dancing/Irregular Plate
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AVERAGE FLOWER NUMBER:
AVERAGE FLOWER DIAMETER: 30 cm (11 in.)
AVERAGE LEAF DIAMETER: 40-50 cm
FRAGRANCE:
None Mild Strong
FLOWER POSITION RELATIVE TO LEAVES:
Above Even Below Above and Below
PLANT SIZE: (rounded to nearest cm or inch)
Miniature/teacup (less than 18 cm [6"])
Small (18-46 cm [7-18"])
Medium (47-91 cm [19-36"])
Large (more than 92 cm [36"])

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