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With these facts fresh in his memory, Karl conjectured that the water-hens seen by him and his companions were supported on a similar pedestal, and playing themselves on a like platform. His conjecture proved correct: for on visiting the place shortly after, the broad orbicular leaves of the Nelumbium speciosum were perceived almost as large as those of their South American congener.
The flowers of the Nelumbium speciosum when in full bloom, give out a most fragrant odour somewhat resembling that of anise; while the seeds, shaped like acorns, have a flavour equal in richness and delicacy to that of the finest almonds. It was not upon that occasion that Karl communicated to his companions all these interesting facts in relation to the great lily.
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