Lotus Flower

LOTUS (lo’tus) is a well-liked name for many flowering plants belonging to totally different families. The Indian or sacred lotus of the Orient may be a member of the water lily family (genus Nelumbo). conjointly referred to as the sacred bean, this lotus is grown in several lands. it's pink flowers and spherical leaves that typically grow well on top of the water surface. Its nutlike seeds are held in pits within the seed pods.

Varieties of the Indian lotus having white, pink, or red flowers are grown in lily ponds. The plant grows wild in some U.S. regions.

The Native yank lotus or water chinquapin is additionally a member of the Nelumbo genus. From its yellow flowers comes the name yellow water lily. It grows in quiet waters, chiefly east of the Mississippi River. The starchy under-ground stems and corn like seeds are often eaten. These were used as food by yank Indians.

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