There are many varieties of lotus root, because there are many ways of classification, so there is no specific number of varieties. Common lotus roots are Guixian lotus root, Xuehu tribute lotus root, Baidanghai lotus root, Bahe lotus root, Heman lotus root, Erlian No.4 and so on.

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Guixian lotus root is a famous local variety in Guangdong. Its skin is yellow and white, its nodes are slightly round, and it can bloom. Flowers are mainly white, and the tips of petals are pink. Its fruit can be processed into lotus root starch, which is very sweet.

Xueou

Snow fox tribute lotus root is a kind of deep-water lotus root, which is produced in Qianshan County, Anhui Province. Its texture is excellent, the lotus root is white as a whole, and it is thick and fat and can bloom. Its flowers are mainly pink and white, and its fruit is very crisp.

Baidanghai lotus root

Baidanghai lotus root is a local variety in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. It belongs to deep-water lotus root and can bloom. Most flowers are white and their petals are red. Lotus root is generally white, and its meat is white and thick. Its texture is very crisp, and it will be sweet when there is too much water. You can eat it raw.

Baheo

Bahe lotus root is an excellent local variety in Hubei province, with petiole of about 1.5m and flowering. Its flowers are white, the lotus root is long and tubular, and its skin is a little yellow, which is suitable for stewing.

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Slow lotus is an excellent local variety in Jiangsu. Its flowers are mainly white, the main lotus root is about 1 m long, and its body has 3-4 nodes, which is cylindrical. The shape of each lotus root is uniform, and the skin is yellow and white, which makes it refreshing to eat.

Elian No.4

Erlian 4 is an improved variety of lotus root. Its plant height is 1.6 meters, its leaves are oval and it can bloom. Most flowers are white, the top is red, and the lotus root skin is white. Eating raw or simmering is sweet.