Narrator: Each thread of lotus silk starts with the stem of the lotus flower. The lotus is Vietnam's national flower and a plant that's grown across the country. While this fabric has been made ...

Unlike lilies, which feature large, leafy pads that float on the water's surface, lotus flowers root deeply in the mud ...

This honey chilli lotus stem offers a blend of sweet and spicy flavours. Serve it as a snack or appetiser for your next dinner party. First, cut thin slices of the lotus stem. Wash the lotus stems ...

As can be seen in the images here, flower stems can be tall, and often reach up to three feet. 'American lotus plants thrive in shallow water, no more than two to four feet deep,' John adds.

This chicken curry is an extremely flavorful and aromatic dish that is made with rich Indian spices; tomato base gravy and an aromatic lotus stem stock that is made by boiling the lotus stem with ...