Shen Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Grass (cǎo) 蕖 Kangxi Dictionary Stroke Count: 18 Page 1057, Entry 43 Pronounced qu Book of Etymology (Erya), Interpretation of Plants: The lotus is known as fúqú. See the note under the character for lotus. Also mentioned in Records of Gleanings (Shiyiji): The stone lotus is blue-green in color, firm yet very light; it sways softly in the wind and covers the surface of the water.