Lotus flowers and lotus blossoms are famous in Korea and they are related with the bene­valence of Buddha.

They represent long life, good luck and happiness among many people in Korea.

Lotus plants are adapted to grow in the flood plains of slow-moving rivers and delta areas. Stands of lotus drop hundreds of thousands of seeds every year to the bottom of the pond.

While some sprout immedi­ately, and most are eaten by wildlife, the remaining seeds can remain dormant for an extensive period of time as the pond silts in and dries out.

During flood conditions, sed­iments containing these seeds are broken open, and the dor­mant seeds rehydrate and be­gin a new lotus colony.

The lotus seeds are called 'Yeonbap' in Korea, which are eaten by many people, espe­cially young children.

They are used in Korean and Asian cuisines and traditional medicine. Mostly sold in dried, shelled form, the seeds are rich in protein, B vitamins, and di­etary minerals.