"Cin1754" wrote in message
...
I was given a plant from a friend, and we don't know what it is. It is
quite
tall, looks like lilly pads, but they don't float on the water. They rise
up
about 4 ft. into the air. She says a beautiful bloom flowers several
times a
summer, and last about 3 days. Any help?
Cindy

Sounds perzactly like a Lotus.
JD
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