A new species of lotus flower in Bangladesh has been found in Dakshigram bill of Burichang upazila of Comilla district. Preliminary observations suggest that it is a completely new species of lotus in the world. Laboratory experiments-Yellow emerald in botany will be a unique addition to the experiment. This lotus will also be named after us.
Lotus flowers for more or less all ovet the world. There are two species of lotus in the world. One of them is Asian lotus ; Scientific name Nelumbo Nucifern Gnertner. For this lotus in different countries of Asia. It’s colour is white and light or dark pink. Pink and white colour can be found every where in our country. Asian lotus come in two colours - Smooth white and light pink. The lotus flowers found in the bill-lake and ponds of Bangladesh are Asian or Indian lotus. Not only from Bangladesh, Caspian sea to North Australia, china, Japan, Korea, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar,Thailand, Vietnam etc. Another species of lotus is American lotus or Yellow lotus ;Scientific nane Nelumbo lutea Willed.
The species of lotus grows only in North and Central America. This is close to the five American lotus found in Burichang, at least in terms of colour. But there are some differences between the lotus of Burichang and the American lotus.
Where the number of petals of American lotus is 20-25, the number of petals of this new lotus is 80. The structure of the different from the American lotus. It is so large. It's structure is varied in style and colour. His light yellow lotus flowers found in Bangladesh and is very encouraging in terms of plant biodiversity.
It's not just the flowers that grow in the pond. After being used as a medicinal and nutritious food, it’s roots are recognized and appreciated in many countries of Southeast Asia, including China and Japan.
Flowers bloom on long cut data. The flowers have a sweet smell. The leaves and flowers floaton water. Four to five feet of water is ideal for lotus. It’s roots are spread in the mud under water.
Thanks to @Dreamer
