Description
THAI LOTUS STEMS ARE MOST COMMON GREEN. BUT THERE IS ALSO THE RED VARIETY.
LOTUS IS A VERY VERSATILE PLANT. THERE ARE MANY PARTS OF THE PLANT WHICH ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
USED IN KITCHENS FOR SOUPS AND VEGETABLES, ETC.
OTHERS PARTS ARE: THE ROOT, THE LEAVES, THE FLOWERS AND THE SEEDS: DRY OR FRESH.
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY: ALL YEAR LONG.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: NELUMBO NUCIFERA