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Nelumbium Collection

Nelumbium, commonly known as the Indian lotus or sacred lotus, is a captivating flower that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowers, Melbourne Botanic garden, Victoria, Australia

Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowers, Melbourne Botanic garden, Victoria, Australia

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in flower in botanic garden, Vendee, France, July

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in flower in botanic garden, Vendee, France, July

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas ) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas ) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds and rice are made into porridge. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Bourbon palm, Livistona chinensis

Bourbon palm, Livistona chinensis
Bourbon palm or Chinese fan palm, Livistona chinensis. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Types of ferns and fern trees

Types of ferns and fern trees
West Indian treefern, Cyathea arborea, vine fern, Microgramma piloselloides 2, graceful fern, Niphidium crassifolium 3, coarse tassel fern, Huperzia phlegmaria 4, staghorn clubmoss

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Indian lotus, Nelumbo nucifera

Indian lotus, Nelumbo nucifera (Nelumbium speciosum). Chromolithograph after a botanical drawing by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach Co, Dusseldorf

Background imageNelumbium Collection: American lotus, Nelumbo lutea

American lotus, Nelumbo lutea (Yellow nelumbium, Nelumbium luteum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred Lotus of the Egyptians, Nelumbium speciosum (engraving)

Sacred Lotus of the Egyptians, Nelumbium speciosum (engraving)
2788521 Sacred Lotus of the Egyptians, Nelumbium speciosum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Lotus of the Egyptians, Nelumbium speciosum)

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in visible light. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in visible light. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Sequence 1/2

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Raindrops on Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) lily pad

Raindrops on Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) lily pad. Micro nanostructures create an ultrahydrophobic surface so water slides off leaf. Puzhehai National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flower with circular receptacle with raised stigmas

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flower with circular receptacle with raised stigmas surrounded by stamens. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) taken with infra-red thermograph camera

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) taken with infra-red thermograph camera. Top of receptacle hottest at 35'C, stamens 30'C. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Sequence 2/2

Background imageNelumbium Collection: Wetland with cultivated areas of rice, Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and other crops

Wetland with cultivated areas of rice, Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and other crops. Peaks in background, view from Jade Dragon Peak. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China, 2009


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Nelumbium, commonly known as the Indian lotus or sacred lotus, is a captivating flower that can be found in various parts of the world. In Melbourne Botanic Garden, Victoria, Australia, the Nelumbo nucifera flowers bloom gracefully amidst lush greenery. The vibrant petals stand out against the backdrop of Puzhehai Lake's majestic peaks in China. Even in Vendee, France, this enchanting Nelumbo nucifera displays its beauty with pride during July at a local botanic garden. Charles Thomas cultivates another variety of sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in his glasshouse with utmost care and dedication. The seeds of this magnificent plant are embedded delicately within pits on a fleshy receptacle. These seeds hold great potential for new life to blossom and flourish. Alongside nelumbiums, Bourbon palms (Livistona chinensis) sway gently in the breeze while ferns and fern trees add an extra touch of elegance to their surroundings. Different species exist worldwide; from the Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) to the American lotus (Nelumbo lutea), each possesses its own unique charm. The Egyptians revered their Sacred Lotus (Nelumbium speciosum), as depicted beautifully in ancient engravings. In Surrey, England's glasshouse sanctuary resides yet another cultivated Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Its delicate petals glisten under visible light—a true testament to nature's artistry. As raindrops delicately fall upon Nelumbo nucifera's lily pads, they create mesmerizing ripples on their surface—adding an ethereal touch to these already enchanting blooms. Whether it graces Australian gardens or French landscapes or even finds solace within glasshouses around the world—the nelumbium continues to captivate hearts with its timeless beauty and symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and spiritual growth.