Exotic flowers are plants that are not native to the area in which they are grown. Two examples of exotic flowers are orchids and LOTUS. Orchids are a large family of flowering plants with over 25, 000 species, many of which are grown as ornamental plants. LOTUS is a genus of aquatic plants with large, showy flowers that grow in shallow water. Both orchids and LOTUS are popularly grown as ornamental plants due to their unique and beautiful blooms.