Lotus
Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera
Family Name: Nelumbonaceae
Plant Description: Aquatic plant with large round leaves and sacred flowers
Ecosystem: Ponds, wetlands
Size: Leaves and flowers can rise up to 1.5 metres
Shape: Circular leaves, showy flowers on long stalks
Geographical Origin: Asia
Current Distribution: Asia, Egypt, ornamental worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Large pink or white blooms
Seed Types and Size: Round, hard seeds (lotus nuts)
Uses: Symbolic, food, medicine
Parts Used: Seeds, roots, flowers
Medicinal Uses: Calming, supports digestion and heart health
Planetary Influences: Moon
Metaphysical Uses: Purity, spiritual awakening
Elemental Association: Water