The 'roots' are actually rhizomes (underground stems). The holes aid the rhizomes in the cellular respiration of oxygen, a process that is difficult to accomplish for rhizomes that are constantly submerged in water and in the mud. read more
The ‘roots’ are actually rhizomes (underground stems). The holes aid the rhizomes in the cellular respiration of oxygen, a process that is difficult to accomplish for rhizomes that are constantly submerged in water and in the mud. read more
The lotus flower itself is the model of a classic and gracefulwater lily flower, where both the flower and resulting seed pod have a characteristic pattern of holes. The hole patterns continue throughout the plant, showing up in in the stalks and underground stems (rhizomes) of the lotus plant. read more