Which one is not another name for Lotus?

Lotus is nicknamed lotus, water hibiscus, hibiscus, lotus, bowl lotus and jar lotus.

1, lotus, scientific name water lily, also known as lotus and Dutch flower, is an aquatic plant that grows in water. Its flowers are petal-shaped and brightly colored, especially pink and white lotus flowers, which are often called natural works of art.

2. There are two kinds of lotus: one is the big leaf lotus, also called China lotus. This kind of lotus has high stem, wide leaves, large and heavy flowers, thick petals, bright colors and long flowering period, which is very suitable for cultivation and appreciation. The other is the lotus leaf, also known as the lotus, which blooms earlier, with delicate petals and fragrant flowers, and is mostly used in the production of food and medicine.

3. The growth of lotus needs sunshine, air and slow-flowing clear water environment. Some lotus flowers will grow in deep water, while most of them grow within 60cm, so they usually need to be cultivated in outdoor pools, rivers, lakes, ponds and other waters. At the same time, lotus likes muddy soil rich in organic matter, so when cultivating lotus, it is necessary to lay the bottom layer with stones and sand in underwater planting method, and then plant lotus with soft soil to form a habitat suitable for lotus growth.

Lotus is very suitable for family gardening and flower viewing. Often used in flower beds, pools or small greenhouses. In addition to bringing beautiful enjoyment to the eyes, it can also relieve emotions and increase the fun of life. At the same time, lotus also has high medicinal value. Its stems, leaves and fruits are rich in medicinal ingredients, which have the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, moistening lung and relieving cough. It is one of the important raw materials in Chinese medicine and food industry.

Lotus also has special significance in cultural tradition. In China culture, lotus symbolizes the virtues of purity, nobility and gentlemanliness. In Buddhism, the lotus flower is the first flower when the Buddha was born, which represents the spirit of endless life and detachment and becomes the inspiration of practitioners. In addition, in Southeast Asia and other regions, lotus is regarded as the national flower and has important national symbolic significance.

6. Many artists are also deeply inspired by lotus. They not only created a large number of paintings, photos and sculptures with the theme of lotus, but also often used lotus as a source of inspiration in art forms such as music and dance. Lotus has also caused people to think about protecting the natural ecological environment. Now more and more people are paying attention to protecting wild lotus resources and curbing their over-exploitation and logging. At the same time, they are constantly promoting the artificial cultivation and research of lotus to promote its growth and reproduction.

7. Generally speaking, lotus is not only a beautiful natural plant, but also a cultural symbol, medical and food raw material, which also has a positive impact on people's emotional and aesthetic life. We should pay more attention to the protection and utilization of lotus resources and carry forward the humanistic value and social significance of lotus.