Also known as Lotus Lantern, Pearl Lotus, Mayflower and Phragmites communis, it is an evergreen shrub of Phragmites communis, native to Philippines, Malaysia, Netherlands and other places. It gets its name from the large hanging pink buds that look like traditional lotus lanterns in China.
The plant shape of lotus is very beautiful, the pink flower shape is like a palace lantern, and the leaves are big, long and dark green. When flowering, the petals are like inverted lotus flowers, and the stems and petals are covered with small balls similar to pearls and precious stones, hence the name "Lotus snuff". The colors are light pink and pink. The flowering period is from February to August, and the flowering period can last for more than 100 days. It is the most luxurious and beautiful flower of Melastomataceae.