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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...

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 ...