Sunday, April 26, 2009

What is the difference between a water lily and a lotus flower?

Although there is a botanical distinction, the lotus and water lily are often used interchangeably in folklore and mythology. Generally lotus refers to the water lily of India or the plant depicted in sacred art and stories, while the water lily is more often used by naturalists. As an example of the confusion, the World Book actually has two entries, one for the lotus, one for the water lily, both clearly referring to the same plant and neither referring to the other entry.

What is the difference between a water lily and a lotus flower?
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Reply:lotus is an Asian water lily...
Reply:I would liken them similar to the difference between a Duck and a Goose. Same family, different traits.


Different leaves, different flowers.. I have both in my pond


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