荷花（Nelumbo nucifera）是经典的多年生挺水水生草本：叶柄把圆圆的荷叶高高举出水面，花也“站着开”，清香淡雅。它最打动人的地方，除了夏日池塘里一眼就认出的美，还在于那句“出淤泥而不染”——叶面自带“荷叶效应”，水珠滚过就把尘泥带走，干净得让人佩服。更难得的是它“浑身是宝”：莲藕、莲子、荷叶等既能上餐桌也常入药，观赏与实用兼备。
Plant Tags
- plantCategory: ['FloweringPlants']
- plantFunction: ['FlowerOrnamental', 'Fragrant', 'Edible', 'Medicinal']
- careDifficulty: Moderate
- lightRequirement: FullSun
- recommendedLocation: Outdoor
- petToxicity: PetSafe
- toxicity: NonToxic