A lotus flower may not seem like much to think about at first glance, but first impressions can be misleading. While the plant's symmetry and colors are surely striking, beneath the delicate exterior ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

In a test conducted in Honghu Park in Shenzhen, lotus flowers were found to be resistant to pollution and have water-purifying functions. Lotus flowers love the sunshine and are not shade-tolerant.