The American lotus is also called the water-chinquapin. Chinquapin traces back to the Alqonquian language, and was used in reference to more than one plant.
The leaves are very large, and can flap and sway in the wind, or roll up upon themselves.
The lotus grow from the edge of the water out to water of about eight feet of depth, or so.
The flowers range in color from almost white to yellow.
Their species name is Nelumbo luteo. Nelumbo is said to mean "sacred bean", and luteo is from the Latin, and refers to the yellow color.
What's the connection to Buddha?
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ReplyDeleteThe lotus is an important symbol in Buddhism, and from the very little I know of it, it symbolizes in part the rising above a "muddy" environment to "bloom" and become more enlightened.