Regal pond blossom (5)

I believe the answer is:

lotus

(Other definitions for lotus that I've seen before include "Fruit of forgetfulness - water lily - car marque" , "Mythical fruit inducing dreamy state" , "Type of water-lily" , "the indolent took for eating" , "F1 team and car maker" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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