1. Are lotus and lotus the same?

Lotus and lotus are the same plant. Lotus is the common name of lotus. There is no difference between the two. Lotus, also known as water hibiscus, lotus root flower, hibiscus, etc., is a perennial aquatic herbaceous flower of the genus Lotus.

The reason why lotus is also called lotus is because of its religious significance. The lotus is the national flower of India, and India is the birthplace of Buddhism. There is a close connection between the lotus and the Buddha, so the locals call the lotus the lotus.

2. Are lotus and water lily the same?

Water lily is also often called lotus, but water lily and lotus are different. The two are plants of the same family but different genera. Water lily is an aquatic plant of the Nymphaeaceae family, and lotus is a perennial aquatic herbaceous plant of the Nymphaeaceae family.

Their differences are mainly reflected in their form and value. In terms of shape, the flowers and leaves of lotus stand high on the water, and some can be more than one meter above the water. They are truly graceful. Most of the flowers and leaves of water lilies float on the water, and some are taller and closer to the water. There are obvious "V" shaped gaps on the leaves. In terms of value, many parts of the lotus are edible, such as lotus seeds, lotus pods and lotus roots, and its stems and leaves can also be used as medicine. Water lilies only have flowers that can be used to make tea or perfume.

3. Pictures of lotus flowers