Nelumbonaceae, sometimes called the lotus family, is a family of flowering plants. While, in the past, members of the family have been included in the waterlily family, Nymphaeaceae, it is now widely accepted, following molecular studies, that the Nelumbonaceae are actually an example of convergent evolution and are highly modified eudicots belong... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbonaceae
the lotus-lily family of the water-lily order (Nymphaeales), consisting of two species of attractive aquatic plants. One of these species is the ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/24