Lotus (scientific name: NelumboSP.) belongs to the family Ranunculaceae, a common name for two species of plants in the genus Lotus. Also known as lotus, water hibiscus and so on. Native to tropical and temperate regions of Asia, to use

Lotus (scientific name: Nelumbo SP.) belongs to the family Ranunculaceae, a common name for two species of plants in the genus Lotus. Also known as lotus, water hibiscus and so on. Native to tropical and temperate regions of Asia, it is of high value.

Lotus flowers, sexually prefer relatively stable calm shallow water, lakes, swamps, ponds, etc., like light, extremely intolerant of shade, is a perennial aquatic herb of the lotus genus. The underground stem is long and thick, with long nodes and rounded leaf shields. The flowering period is from June to September, solitary at the top of the peduncle, with most petals, embedded in the flower tray, red, pink, white, purple and other colors, or with color patterns and trims. The nuts are oval in shape and the seeds are ovate.

In May 1985, the lotus flower was rated as one of the top ten famous flowers in China. The lotus flower is the national flower of India and Vietnam.