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Which Lotus Flower Gets You High?: Understanding Psychoactive Properties

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The blue lotus flower, *Nymphaea caerulea*, has been associated with ancient rituals for millennia and is the primary species reputedly linked to producing mild euphoric effects. Many misconceptions exist regarding which lotus varieties possess psychoactive properties, with the true lotus (*Nelumbo nucifera*) being distinct from the water lilies that are said to contain these compounds.