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  Lotus , a  Latinization  of  Greek   lōtos  is a  genus  of  flowering plants  that includes most  bird's-foot trefoils  (also known as  bacon-and-eggs ) and  deervetches   and contains many dozens of  species  distributed worldwide.    Lotus  is a genus of  legumes  and its members are adapted to a wide range of habitats, from coastal environments to high altitudes. Facts about Lotus Flowers The Lotus is a sacred flower for Buddhists. The Lotus flower is quoted extensively in Puranic and Vedic literature. The Lotus is one of the eight auspicious signs of Buddhism - an eight-petalled lotus used in Buddhist mandalas symbolizes cosmic harmony, a thousand-petalled Lotus, spiritual illumination. A bud symbolizes potential. The well-known Buddhist mantra, "Om mane padme," refers to the jewel in the lotus, enlightenment. In Egyptian mythology, the Lotus is associated with the sun, b...

  Mango trees  grow to 35–40 m (115–131 ft) tall, with a crown radius of 10 m (33 ft). The  trees  are long-lived, as some specimens still fruit after 300 years. ... Over 500 varieties of  mangoes  are known, many of which ripen in summer, while some give a double crop. The fruit takes four to five months from flowering to ripen. Famous varieties mango in India  Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – Alphonso Mango The most expensive varieties of mango grown mainly in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Raigad region of Maharashtra. The saffron-colored or bright golden-yellow extraordinary Alphonso mango from Ratnagiri has received the Geographical indication tag.  Junagadh, Gujarat – Gir Kesar Mango Kesar mango is also known as Gir Kesar mango is bright orange-colored mango grown in the foothills of the Girnar group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat. Banganapalle, Andhra Pradesh – Benishan Mango Beishan Mango also is known as Banganapalle cultivated in an...