LOTUS STEMS: GREEN

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