My Favorite Flower
The Lotus

Lotus flowers are my favorite flower becase they hold a special meaning for me. Growing up with a Middle Eastern name in America was hard. I hated having a "unique" name. But, as I grew older I started apprecating my unique name, and found that the translation into English was Lotus flower. Offten people lossly use the trem Water Lily when refering to the Lotus flower. However, there are some distinct diffrences between these beautiful flowers. Click the link below to discover the diffrences.

5 Key Differences

Fun fact most varieties are edable

  • Flowers: Can be used in teas and as garnishes.
  • Seeds: Can be roasted and have a nutty flavor.
  • Tubers: Is a starch tuber that can be cooked like a potato.
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