Nymphaea Nelumbo Collection

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

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

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

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

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

A photo painting of a waterlily

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

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

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

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

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

Nymphaea nelumbo, sacred Egyptian bean
Illustration from The Temple of Flora by Robert John Thornton (1768?-1837). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Nymphaea Nelumbo: A Captivating Journey Through Lotus Blooms" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nymphaea Nelumbo, commonly known as the Indian lotus or Sacred lotus. From the vibrant Melbourne Botanic Garden in Victoria, Australia to the picturesque Puzhehai Lake with majestic peaks as a backdrop, these exquisite flowers captivate hearts across continents. In Vendee, France, during a balmy July day, witness the Lotus in full bloom at a botanic garden. Its delicate petals unfurl gracefully under the warm sun, showcasing nature's artistry. Meanwhile, Charles Thomas cultivates Sacred lotus within glasshouses where their beauty flourishes year-round. Marvel at how this remarkable flower bears its seeds embedded meticulously in pits within a fleshy receptacle. Each seed holds promise and potential for new life to blossom. As raindrops delicately kiss the lily pads of Nymphaea Nelumbo, they create an ethereal scene that evokes tranquility and serenity. Observe closely as each Sacred lotus flower reveals its circular receptacle adorned with raised stigmas - nature's intricate design at its finest. With an infra-red thermograph camera capturing their essence in Surrey, England; these blooms radiate warmth even through technology. Nymphaea Nelumbo thrives alongside cultivated rice fields and other crops in wetlands worldwide. Their presence not only adds beauty but also contributes to ecosystems by providing shelter and sustenance for various species. As we conclude our journey through this captivating botanical wonderland, let us appreciate the timeless allure of waterlilies captured through photo paintings that blend reality with artistic expression. Nymphaea Nelumbo invites you to immerse yourself into its breathtaking realm - where delicate petals dance upon tranquil waters and inspire awe wherever they bloom.