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lotus seeds are different sizes and shape

15 years ago

Hey guys just a quick question the lotus seed on the left is one i got from a craft store dried arrangement(4 of which are growing nicely as i type) the seed on the right is a lotus seed i ordered from ebay and just put in to soak today. my question is, why are they so different in shape and size? are they just different kinds of lotus' ? Thankyou.

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yiorges-z5il
15 years ago
Yes several differnet plants are known as "lotus" And with in an apecies there are several differnt sizes and some difference in shape caused by size of flower etc.
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