The true Egyptian blue lotus flower - Nymphaea caerulea, technically classified as a Lily, is frequently mistaken for other Blue Lotus - Nelumbo nucifera with similar appearances and characteristics but is not the same. These two plants belong to different plant family, thrive under different conditions, and possess distinct chemical and physical properties. The Blue Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and the Egyptian Lily (Nymphaea caerulea) are both renowned for their striking beauty but come from different regions and cultures.
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