Are lotus and lotus the same? Lotus pictures

Are lotus and lotus the same? Lotus pictures

1. Are lotus and water lily the same?

Lotus and lotus are the same plant. Lotus is the common name for lotus. There is no difference between the two. Lotus is also called water hibiscus, lotus flower and lotus, etc. It is a perennial aquatic herbaceous flower of the genus Nelumbo.

The reason why lotus is also called lotus is because of the religious significance it contains. Lotus is the national flower of India, and India is the birthplace of Buddhism. Lotus is closely related to Buddha, so the locals call lotus "lotus".

2. Are lotus and water lily the same?

Water lilies are also often called lotus flowers, but water lilies and lotus flowers are different. The two are plants of the same family but different genera. Water lily is an aquatic plant of the genus Nymphaeaceae, while lotus is a perennial aquatic herb of the genus Nelumbo.

Their differences mainly lie in form and value. In terms of shape, the lotus flowers and leaves stand tall above the water, some are more than one meter above the water surface, truly graceful and elegant. The flowers, leaves and foliage of water lilies mostly float on the water surface, while some of the taller ones are closer to the water surface, with obvious "V"-shaped notches on the leaves. In terms of value, many parts of the lotus are edible, such as lotus seeds, lotus pods and lotus roots, and its stems and leaves can also be used as medicine. Only the flowers of water lilies can be used to make tea or perfume.

3. Pictures of lotus flowers





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