Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nymphaea water lily plant characterized by its purple flowers, growth habit, rhizome, and cold hardiness.

Abstract: A new Eichhornia crassipes plant named ‘Johann schoofs Sen’ is provided which is well suited to serve as a biomass renewable energy source. The plant is particularly well suited to metabolize carbon dioxide from emissions. A free-floating small compact mat-like growth habit is displayed with an intertwined root ball. A typical leaf petiole is absent, and the roots are finely structured. The leaves are dark green in coloration, and the plant survives well under low-light conditions. The plant generates itself from new shoots and commonly can double its biomass in approximately 10 to 14 days.

Abstract: A new Lemna minor plant named ‘Henry Blanke’ is provided. The plant is particularly well suited to serve as a biomass renewable energy source. The plant is small in stature but unlike Dwarf Duckweed possesses short roots which well enable the absorption of nutrients present in water. Such short roots also enable the ready separation of adjoining plants. Strong green leaves are displayed. The plant is well able to maintain active biosynthesis under low light conditions. The plant is particularly well suited to metabolize carbon dioxide from emissions with a simultaneous increase of mass.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Acorus gramineus, ‘Golden Pheasant’, characterized by its chartreuse to golden colored foliage on plants that reach a height of about 12 to 14 inches.

Abstract: A new Lemna minor plant named ‘Henry Blanke’ is provided. The plant is particularly well suited to serve as a biomass renewable energy source. The plant is small in stature but unlike Dwarf Duckweed possesses short roots which well enable the absorption of nutrients present in water. Such short roots also enable the ready separation of adjoining plants. Strong green leaves are displayed. The plant is well able to maintain active biosynthesis under low light conditions. The plant is particularly well suited to metabolize carbon dioxide from emissions with a simultaneous increase of mass.

Abstract: A new Eichhornia crassipes plant named ‘Johann schoofs Sen’ is provided which is well suited to serve as a biomass renewable energy source. The plant is particularly well suited to metabolize carbon dioxide from emissions. A free-floating small compact mat-like growth habit is displayed with an intertwined root ball. A typical leaf petiole is absent, and the roots are finely structured. The leaves are dark green in coloration, and the plant survives well under low-light conditions. The plant generates itself from new shoots and commonly can double its biomass in approximately 10 to 14 days.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nymphaea water lily plant characterized by its purple flowers, growth habit, rhizome, and cold hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct Wolffia Globosa plant that exhibits fast vegetative propagation, an ovoid shape, and is neutral in taste.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Cenghong Dingcui’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; large medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large red purple and lighter red purple bi-colored globose-shaped flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Yanzhuang Zhaojun’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; large medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large red purple and white bi-colored globose-shaped flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Fu Fen’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; large medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large light red purple-colored bowl-shaped flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Zhijiang Qiuyue’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; large medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large pale yellow and green white-colored plated globose-shaped flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Buzeng Jielu’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; large medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large red purple-colored calathiform flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Zhongshan Chanyun’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large purplish pink-colored ball-shaped flowers with numerous petals and petaloids; flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles; good garden performance and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘ZHONGSHAN HONGLAN’ is disclosed, characterized by multi-colored, multi-whorled flowers with red-purple tips, white centers, and yellow bases. Flowers have a bowl-shaped form, and grey-colored anthers. The new variety is useful as both an ornamental plant and for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘NANZHAO XUEFENG’ is disclosed, characterized by petals are mainly white with red-purple outer tips, and yellow bases. Flowers have a distinctly hemispherical form, composed of a double whorl of outer petals and a distinctive mounded center made up of a large number of whorled petals and petaloids. The new variety is useful as both an ornamental plant and for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘TAOLING SHIPIAN’ is disclosed, characterized by unique soft coral petals with attractive rose-pink flushing. Flowers have a typical lotus shape, with many petals and petaloids, forming a full flower. The new variety is useful as both an ornamental plant and for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘QINHUAI CHENWU’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant yellow-green double flowers. Flowers have a plate-like shape, with petals neatly arranged. The new variety is useful as both an ornamental plant and for cut flower production.