"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 ...

The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...

One more South Asian country has the lotus as its national flower. The reason is geographical, not civilisational. Discover ...

There’s a little lake in downtown Clermont that I always admire. Its name is Sunset Lake, but a more appropriate moniker would be Lake Lotus because this small splash of water nestled in a hollow ...

Seen surrounding the egret, the dried seed pods of the lotus are familiar in flower shops the world over. The leaves, the stems, and the seeds are all edible, making the plants a staple food in some ...

This time-lapse takes on how a lotus/nelumbo nucifera seed sprouting, rooting, and growing into plants. A small hole was scored on the chosen lotus seed to help with boosting germination. It was then ...

That was the theme Saturday at the 34th Lotus Festival held at Echo Park Lake under a sunny sky. Thousands wandered the park with plates of noodles and rice, stopping to watch dance troupes and ...

A trio of researchers at Fudan University has improved a mathematical model to allow it to predict the shape of different leaf types on lotus plants. In their paper published in the journal Physical ...

Tattoos are a powerful tool to express yourself. This is especially true when the ink marks a personal triumph and holds deep significance. While different flower tattoos serve this purpose in their ...