According to the functional classification of lotus root:
1, Hualien, mainly for viewing.
2. Vegetable lotus root, or lotus root. It can also be subdivided into fried food type, simmered soup type and stewed dish type.
3, planting lotus roots, mainly harvesting lotus seeds.
White lotus root has two excellent varieties:
1. White lotus root, a specialty of Chiping County, Shandong Province, is white, tender, crisp and sweet.
2. Saussurea involucrata is an imported fine variety, white, plump, crisp, sweet and residue-free.