Nelumbo nucifera, sacred lotus

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Nelumbo nucifera, sacred lotus

A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 286)

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Ceylon Eudicot Eudicotinae Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Hermann Legume Leguminosae Lotus Nelumbo Proteales Rosid Sacred Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Nelumbo Nucifera Nelumbonaceae Sacred Lotus

EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite drawing depicts the sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, as rendered by the skilled hand of Paul Hermann during his tenure in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) between 1672 and 1677. As part of a larger collection of specimens and illustrations, this image is found in Volume 5, Page 286 of Hermann's comprehensive work. Originally from the Indian subcontinent and parts of East Asia, the sacred lotus is a remarkable aquatic plant belonging to the Nelumbonaceae family, order Proteales, and class Magnoliophyta. It is also known by its botanical names within the Fabaceae, Leguminosae, and Fabidae families, reflecting its complex taxonomic history. The sacred lotus is an angiosperm, a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a eudicot, it is further characterized by having two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons) and a net-like venation system. This drawing beautifully illustrates the plant's large, distinctive leaves and its elegant, fragrant flowers, which can reach up to 30 cm in diameter. The sacred lotus holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in various Eastern religions and traditions. Its symbolism extends to purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, making it a revered and iconic figure in the art and literature of India, Sri Lanka, and other Asian countries. Paul Hermann's meticulous drawing not only serves as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the sacred lotus but also as a valuable historical record of this remarkable plant and its cultural significance.

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