Question

What is the edible parts of the lotus plant?

Answer 1

The edible parts of the lotus plant:

1. The edible part of the lotus plant is the root, seeds, and young flower stalks.
2. When the lotus seeds inside the seed head are green, they can be eaten raw as they are sweet.
3. When the seeds become brown, they can be made into a paste or ground into flour for baking.
4. Lotus tubers can be used in cooking, pickling, etc.
5. Leaves and flower stems can be eaten raw such as in salads, or can be cooked to make soups.
6. The roots are also used for making soups.
7. Flowers can be dried and used in cooking.
8. All parts of the lotus plant have medicinal properties such as treatment of inflammation and microbial infections, diabetes, and diarrhea.