Lotus

Plants:

Indian or Sacred Lotus, a sacred plant of Hinduism and Buddhism also used in Asian cuisine, and the American Lotus, both of the genus Nelumbo (family Nelumbonaceae)
Lotus, a genus in the subfamily Faboideae in the family Fabaceae
Egyptian White Water-lily, also called Egyptian Lotus, of the genus Nymphaea (family [ymphaeaceae).
Lotus-eaters of the Odyssey are thought to have eaten a species of jujube, Ziziphus lotus; this could be the lotus tree that the mythological Lotis had been transformed into.
"Lotus" also occurs in the common, or cultivar, names of numerous unrelated plants.
- Snow Lotus in the family Asteraceae

Other uses:

LOTUS - Live electronica rock band from Philadelphia
Dark Lotus, a Psychopathic Records supergroup consisting of the Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and AnyBody Killa.
The Lotus Position, a cross-legged sitting posture for meditation
Lotus Cars, a British sports and racing car manufacturer
Team Lotus, a Formula 1 constructor related to the above
Lotus Software, a software company in Cambridge, Massachusetts; developer of Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Notes
L.O.T.U.S., an acronym for the dutch organisation Landelijke Opleiding tot Uitbeelden Slachtoffers
Lotus kicks, foot sweeps in some styles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
Lotus (computer games), a videogame series based on the cars
Black Lotus, a notable card in the Magic: The Gathering trading-card game
"Lotus Flower", Indian male name meaning "Rajiv"
Lotus effect, the self-cleaning super-hydrophobic micro- to nano-structured surfaces
Tesco Lotus, Thai chain stores
Lotus Nightclub, a The New York brand.
Lotus (character), the enemy of the comic book hero, Wonder Man
Lotus Land is a common nickname for the city of Vancouver, Canada.
"Lotus" (song), a 1998 song by R.E.M.
Lotus (album), an album by Santana
Lotus (board game), an abstract strategy board game.
Lotus Clan, a clan of dark sorcerers who worship the Yin side of the Tree of life in Battle Realms.
Lotus in Mantua: A Photo Gallery