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Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

Photo by KMills
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Field Notes

Description:

The Lotus plant is an aquatic perennial, native to southern Asia and Australia and most commonly cultivated in water gardens.

Habitat:

The plant has its roots firmly in the mud and sends out long stems to which their leaves are attached. The leaves are sometimes, and Lotus flowers always, raised above the water surface. The beautiful and fragrant Lotus flower opens in the morning and petals fall in the afternoon.

Notes:

Love the Lotus flower at all stages of its growth... these photo's give an idea of the stages

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nice series showing all the phases!
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2012

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