It may look beautiful, but the sacred lotus has been taking over Cranston’s Meshanticut Lake. When the plant native to East ...

There are two types of lotus flowers: sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and American lotus (Nelumbo lutea). The former is a pink flower, the latter is yellow one.

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic plant cultivated in Asia. It has culinary uses in many Asian countries, and parts of the plant and its extracts have been used in traditional medicine for ...

The lotus flower, scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera, has been used in various cultures for centuries. Beyond its aesthetic and spiritual value, the lotus flower offers health benefits due ...

Nelumbo nucifera, also commonly referred to as the sacred lotus flower, in Sri Lanka’s Anuradhapura District. Photographed on July 6, 2024.

Lotus root, the edible rhizome of the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera), is a prized ingredient in traditional Asian cuisines and Ayurvedic medicine. With its crunchy texture and mild, slightly sweet ...