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A lotus seed or lotus nut is the seed of plants in the genus Nelumbo, particularly the species Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds are used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine . Mostly sold in dried, shelled form, the seeds are rich in protein , B vitamins , and dietary minerals .
In 2017, Phan Thi Thuan, a weaver near Hanoi, introduced the weaving practice to Vietnam. [3] She has successfully researched and made lotus silk. To pull 25 kg of silk thread, she needs 100 tons of lotus stem. In 2019, Bijiyashanti Tongbram from Manipur, India, began making lotus silk using lotus stems gathered from the Loktak Lake. [9]
The principal factor controlling the distribution of aquatic plants is the availability of water. However, other abiotic factors may also control their distribution including nutrient availability, availability of carbon dioxide and oxygen, water temperature, characteristics of the substrate, water transparency, [ 53 ] water movement, and ...
The lotus is often confused with the true water lilies of the genus Nymphaea, in particular N. caerulea, the "blue lotus."In fact, several older systems, such as the Bentham & Hooker system (which is widely used in the Indian subcontinent), refer to the lotus by its old synonym, Nymphaea nelumbo.
Lotus root The edible portion is a stem modified for underwater growth. Buds and branches are visible on the vegetable sold as lotus root. Potato The edible portion is a rhizome (an underground stem) that is also a tuber. The "eyes" of the potato are lateral buds. Potatoes come in white, yellow, orange, or purple-colored varieties. Sugar cane
Lotus herbaceus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Lotus of the family Fabaceae. The species includes the plants formerly called Dorycnium herbaceum and Dorycnium jordanii. [1] The flowering period extends from May through July.
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, [1] [a] is a water lily in the genus Nymphaea, a botanical variety of Nymphaea nouchali.. It is an aquatic plant of freshwater lakes, pools and rivers, naturally found throughout most of the eastern half of Africa, as well as parts of southern Arabia, but has also been spread to other regions as an ornamental plant.
Kenaf, the interior of the plant stem is used for its fiber. Edible leaves. Lotus, used to produce lotus silk; Nettles used to make thread and twine, clothing made from it is both durable yet soft; Papyrus, a pith fiber, akin to a bast fiber; Ramie, a member of the nettle family. Spanish broom, a legume, its fiber has similar characteristics to ...