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A top view of the blossom of beautiful pink lotus flowers and leaves in the pond

$Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Indian lotus, sacred lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae.\nLotus plants are adapted to grow in the flood plains of slow-moving rivers and delta areas. Stands of lotus drop hundreds of thousands of seeds every year to the bottom of the pond. While some sprout immediately, and most are eaten by wildlife, the remaining seeds can remain dormant for an extensive period of time as the pond silts in and dries out. During flood conditions, sediments containing these seeds are broken open, and the dormant seeds rehydrate and begin a new lotus colony.$

Flowers often pick up religious and spiritual meanings because they rise from dirt and only show their beauty for a brief amount of time each year. The Lotus Flower is no different from the rest of the blooms used for decorating and religious ceremonies.

Blooming Lotus Flowers in Early Summer Morning

Plantation of lotus. Songxi village. Zhejiang province, China

Mua Cave is a popular tourist destination in Ninh Binh province. The lotus pond at the foot of the mountain is also one of the most beautiful attractions in summer. My tour guide pointed out that lotus wasn't very fresh but it is still breathtakingly beautiful.

Lotus flower on Hoan Kiem lake, Hanoi capital, Vietnam.

A beautiful shot of charming white lotuses

White lotus flower with lotus pods in the pond

lotus flowers and leaves on west lake. In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Grazie di Curtatone (Mn),Italy,Mincio River ,the Natural reserve of the Mincio Valleys,the lotus plants in September

$Field of beautiful and rare native Pink Flannel flowers in the mountains, Blue Mountains NSW Australia, background with copy space, full frame horizontal composition.\nAlthough of fairly widespread distribution, pink flannel flower is rarely seen in the wild as it does not appear every year. Apparently it requires specific climatic conditions for seed stored in the soil to germinate. It is reported that it flowers for one season a year after a fire if there has been rain.$

Architectural Landscape and Natural Landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou

flower pond of beautiful blooming pink lotus flower

Işıklı lake in Çivril district of Denizli province in Turkey.

Vietnam travel at Mekong Delta, impression landscape of nature with lotus pond, flower blossom in vibrant pink, green leaf, beautiful petal make summer scene so amazing, large tree on the field

White lotus and lagerstroemia flowers in Gokseong Seongryunsa Garden.

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