There are two species: Nelumbo lutea (the American lotus) and Nelumbo nucifera (the Asian lotus). The Asian lotus is native to a huge area, from Vietnam to Afghanistan. It was introduced to ancient ...

You've seen them floating in a pond before. The beautiful lotus flower can grow in cloudy and muddy waters, which have made them a source of beauty due to the juxtaposition. An unlikely place, the ...

A bird balances on the stem of a lotus flower, one of many blossoming in a park in Weifang city, East China's Shandong province, Aug 7, 2018. [Photo by Wang Jilin/Asianewsphoto] Lotus flowers are ...

The lotus is an amazing flower. Not only is it a symbol of wisdom and purity, it has a range of spiritual overtones that serve as popular aids to learning. The lotus, emerging from the water and ...

Lotus flowers are some of the most sophisticated pond plants you can grow. Sitting upon the water surface with soft petals, they have the ability to bring an instant feeling of calm to the backyard.

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In a test conducted in Honghu Park in Shenzhen, lotus flowers were found to be resistant to pollution and have water-purifying functions. Lotus flowers love the sunshine and are not shade-tolerant.