White Lotus
by Shawna Rowe
Title
White Lotus
Artist
Shawna Rowe
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Close up shot of the white water lotus in it's natural setting. This lotus was growing along the shore of Sandusky Bay in Sandusky, Ohio.
The Water Lotus or Nelumbo nucifera is known by many names: Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India and simply, lotus. These plants are often confused with the water lily, an entirely different plant. The water lotus has a distinctive center which will become the familiar circular seed pod lotuses are famous for. This aquatic perennial will remain viable for many years in the most favorable circumstances. The oldest recorded lotus germination was from 1300 year old seeds recovered from a dry lakebed in China. If you have the opportunity to see a water lotus in its natural setting I highly recommend you do so. A riverbed full of these is a magnificent sight.
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August 28th, 2013
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