Lotus plants are aquatic perennials that often grow in ponds and lakes and can be grown easily in backyard water gardens. While often called water lilies, they are not. Lotus (Nelumbo spp.) leaves and ...

You've seen them floating in a pond before. The beautiful lotus flower can grow in cloudy and muddy waters, which have made them a source of beauty due to the juxtaposition. An unlikely place, the ...

Researchers reveal that India’s sacred lotus can produce heat internally. This rare thermogenesis supports pollination, ...

Discover how India's sacred lotus flowers generate heat to attract pollinators and ensure cross-pollination for their ...