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Can lotus grow lotus root? Introduction of lotus

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-11-16 11:23:35
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1. can lotus root grow?

Lotus does not grow lotus root, but lotus root is a part of lotus, which belongs to its rhizome, not its root, the root of lotus grows on the lotus node.Lotus root grows in the silt, there are some holes on the cross section, the size is different, these holes are to adapt to the air cavity formed by water life, there are some lotus root silk, lotus can adapt to the water environment, but also because of the existence of lotus root rhizome.When the autumn flowers open and fail, the part on the water surface will wither and yellow, and the lotus root can be dug out and eaten.

2. Introduction

1. Family and genus: Lotus is a kind of aquatic plant of Nymphaeaceae and Nelumbo. It is divided into ornamental lotus and edible lotus. There are many other names, such as water hibiscus, lotus root, lotus flower, lotus flower, etc.

2. Morphology: The rhizome of lotus is transverse, relatively thick, the lotus leaf is round, relatively large, about 25-90 cm in diameter, the surface color is dark green, there is a layer of waxy white powder on it, the petiole is very strong, showing a cylindrical shape.

Lotus

3. Habit: Lotus is an aquatic plant. It likes to grow in water with gentle current. It cannot lack water. It likes sunshine very much and is extremely intolerant to shade. It needs a full light environment during its growth period.

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