They are the same plant, now they are mostly called lotus. In fact, lotus is the first name, just like Zheng Feng's poem: "there are Fusu mountains, lotus Xi Hua." As long as there is water, the lotus can bloom. In fact, the lotus has another name - Handan, which refers to the lotus flower, which is not blooming.
The reason why lotus is called lotus is of religious significance. Lotus is the national flower of India. Sometimes, it is the birthplace of Buddhism in India. Lotus and Buddha are related to each other. Most local people call lotus.
Water lily is also called lotus. What's the difference between water lily and lotus?
Water lily and lotus belong to the same family and different genera. Water lily is a kind of aquatic plant belonging to the genus water lily in the water lily family. It is a relatively precious species. Its shape is similar to that of lotus. Its leaves float on the water surface, which is called sleeping beauty among flowers.
Lotus is an aquatic plant of the genus Nymphaeaceae. The biggest difference between lotus and water lily is that the leaves and flowers stand out of the water.
Lotus flowers and leaves stand out of the water, also known as "tingye". Some of them can stand more than 1 meter above the water.
The flowers and leaves of water lilies are mostly floating on the water, a little higher and close to the water. There are obvious V-notch on the blade.
Many parts can be eaten, such as lotus seed, lotus seed, lotus root. Its stem and leaf can also be used as medicine.
There are relatively few parts of the water lily. Only flowers can be used to make tea or make perfume.
