At 05:17 PM 9/2/2005, you wrote: >Dear Dennis; > >Nelumbo lutea is a perennial rhizomatous aquatic herb The rhizome is >cylindrical, spongy, wide spreading and swollen. Family Nelumbonaceae. >It is more correctly a hydrophyte. Geophytes, strictly speaking are >below ground, not water. Cheers, John E. Bryan > >Dennis Kramb wrote: > > > > Does Nelumbo lutea classify as a geophyte? > > > > Dennis in Cincinnati Well I got lots of seed ripening out there, and I hate to see them go to waste. I remember how hard seeds were to come by when I wanted to add this wildflower to my garden. Maybe this is my chance to return the favor, and donate some to the PBS-BX? Hmm... Dennis in Cincinnati