Introduction and characteristics of lotus

1. Appearance characteristics

Lotus is an aquatic plant. Its flowers grow solitary at the top of the branches, and the flower shapes include single petals, double petals, triple petals and triple petals. The petals are mostly white, pink, but also red and lavender. Its leaves are shield-shaped, dark green on the surface and gray-green on the back. The rhizome grows in the mud and has holes inside. There is a lotus pod inside the flower, and inside the lotus pod are seeds.

2. Growth habits

Lotus is distributed in subtropical and temperate regions, and is found in all parts of my country except Tibet and Qinghai. It is suitable for growing in calm shallow water. It requires sufficient water and long-term light to grow and is not shade-tolerant.

3. Other effects

The lotus itself has extremely high ornamental value, and many parts of it are edible. Its rhizome is lotus root, which can be used in cooking. The seeds are lotus seeds, which can be used to make porridge, and can also be eaten raw. Lotus leaves can be used to make tea and also for cooking.

4. Top Ten Famous Flowers

Lotus is one of the top ten famous flowers in my country. From ancient times to the present, many people have praised its character of remaining untainted despite growing out of the mud. There are also many areas in our country that are holy places for lotus viewing, among which West Lake is the most famous. Many cities have also designated lotus as their city flower.