Pink Lotus
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Pink Lotus
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Nelumbo nucifera known by numerous common names including Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus, is one of two species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. The Linnaean binomial Nelumbo nucifera (Gaertn.) is the currently recognized name for this species, which has been classified under the former names, Nelumbium speciosum (Willd.) and Nymphaea nelumbo, among others. The roots of lotus are planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom, while the leaves float on top of the water surface or are held well above it. The flowers are usually found on thick stems rising several centimeters above the leaves.From ancient times the lotus has been a divine symbol in Asian traditions representing the virtues of sexual purity and non-attachment.
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October 16th, 2014
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