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Lotus, a latinization of Greek lōtos (), [2] is a genus of flowering plants that includes most bird's-foot trefoils (also known as bacon-and-eggs) [3] and deervetches. [4] Depending on the taxonomic authority, roughly between 70 and 150 species are accepted, all legumes; American species formerly placed in the genus have been transferred to other genera.
However, there are only two known living species of lotus. One is the better-known Nelumbo nucifera, which is native to East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and probably Australia and is commonly cultivated for consumption and use in traditional Chinese medicine. The other lotus is Nelumbo lutea, which is native to North America and the ...
Lotus leaves are also used to serve food in various cultures. [65] A unique fabric called lotus silk, from the lotus plant fibers, is produced only at Inle Lake, Myanmar, and in Siem Reap, Cambodia. [66] This thread is used for weaving special robes for Buddha images called kya thingan (lotus robe).
Nymphaea lotus, white lotus or sacred lotus; Nymphaea nouchali, also known as blue or star lotus (sometimes thought to be the same species as Nymphaea caerulea above) Lotus (including bird's-foot trefoils and deervetches), a terrestrial genus with small flowers; Saussurea (snow lotus), a herbaceous species from the Himalayan vicinity
American lotus is an emergent aquatic plant. It grows in lakes and swamps, as well as areas subject to flooding. The roots are anchored in the mud, but the leaves and flowers emerge above the water's surface. The petioles of the leaves may extend as much as 2 m (6.6 ft) and end in a round leaf blade 33–43 cm (13–17 in) in diameter. Mature ...
Lotus corniculatus is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. Common names include common bird's-foot trefoil , [ 2 ] eggs and bacon , [ 3 ] birdsfoot deervetch , [ 4 ] and just bird's-foot trefoil [ 5 ] (a name also often applied to other Lotus spp.).
Nymphaea lotus in Southern India Nymphaea lotus var. thermalis (DC.) Tuzson floating leaf with scale bar (5 cm) on a white background Complete Nymphaea lotus L. specimen with scale bar (50 cm) on a white background. This species of water lily has lily pads that float on the water and blossoms that rise above the water. [citation needed]
Lotus: Species: L. angustissimus ... Lotus angustissimus, the slender bird's foot trefoil, is a plant in the genus Lotus. ... and leaves are oval with spear tips.