But it is the cream-colored rhizome -- -the lotus root -- that is prized by chefs for its crunchy texture as well as mild, potato-like flavor and, when sliced horizontally, interesting flower-like ...

Lotus roots actually are rhizomes, Bruce Cost writes in “Asian Ingredients.” The root has a crisp potatolike texture and its taste has been likened to artichokes and coconut.

Lotus flowers have long been a popular tattoo design, as they're both beautiful and symbolic. They strike a perfect balance between trendy and timeless, making them a favorite go-to tattoo style ...

Most of the leaves on these plants were about a foot wide, give or take, and the flowers that were fully opened measured 6 ...

The lotus root`s history belongs to Asia, where it is considered a beautiful, sacred plant. The Dan Dynasty (2007 B.C. to 220 A.D.) enjoyed eating the lotus root for its nutritious value.

The lotus flower holds high spiritual significance across Hinduism, Buddhism and different Asian cultures alike. In China, for example, the lotus symbolizes associated with purity, grace and beauty.

Delectable Lotus Root Salad Adapted from “Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking,” by Fuchsia Dunlop; W. W. Norton & Company, $35. “The root, cut into slices, has an ethereal ...