"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

In a test conducted in Honghu Park in Shenzhen, lotus flowers were found to be resistant to pollution and have water-purifying functions. Lotus flowers love the sunshine and are not shade-tolerant.

There are two species: Nelumbo lutea (the American lotus) and Nelumbo nucifera (the Asian lotus). The Asian lotus is native to a huge area, from Vietnam to Afghanistan. It was introduced to ancient ...

With no price bloating as in previous years, this season's thousand-petal lotus is a bargain. Hanoi’s ladies who love this type of lotus are eagerly closing sales. Ms. Mai Thuy Giang in Cau Giay ...

Lotus flowers bloom in many lakes and ponds around Hanoi in mid-summer, but Ho Tay's (West Lake) are the most popular. A man picks lotus flowers at West Lake in Hanoi. VNS Photos Nguyen Long Coming to ...

A bird balances on the stem of a lotus flower, one of many blossoming in a park in Weifang city, East China's Shandong province, Aug 7, 2018. [Photo by Wang Jilin/Asianewsphoto] Lotus flowers are ...