The lotus flower is one of the most beautiful and unique flowers of all times. Lotus flowers come in different species having an historic significance as well. The lotus flower first appears in the legends originating from ancient Egypt. This flower played an important part in the ancient Egyptian religion. The uniqueness of the pure white Lotus flower is the only plant to fruit and flower at the same time and comes from the depths of the muddy swamps.
The lotus flower has five species, three in the genies, Nymphet and two in Elmo. Both genera are members of the water lily family, Nymphet lotus, and The Egyptian white lotus is supposed to be the scared flower of the ancient Egypt. This lotus flower along with the Egyptian blue lotus was often pictured in the ancient Egyptian art.
Lotus Flower Meaning
The lotus flower has a special meaning of its own. Lotuses have been a symbol of spiritual enlightenment for thousands of years. It also helps in healing you internally.
The blue lotus is originally from Nile and found in abundance there. It‘s narrow, pointed petal and round, spotted leaves appear commonly. On the other hand the white lotus rounded petals appear with round, scalloped edge leaves.
Lotus Flower Names
The different types of lotus flowers that are found in various parts of the world are:
- Blue Lotus
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Egyptian Lotus
- Blue Water Lily
- Sacred Narcotic Lily of Nile
- Nymphet cerulean (blue lotus)
Egyptian Lotus Flower
Nymphet cerulean (blue lotus) is the Egyptian Lotus Flower and is supposed to be the key for good health, and rebirth. This lotus flower can be planted in sunny positions in medium or clay loam. Generally they are found along lakes and rivers in wet soil.
This blue lotus was found scattered over Tutankhamen’s body when the Pharaoh’s tomb was opened in 1922. the ancient Egyptians used this flower to induce an elated state, stimulation, stimulation, and/or hallucinations, as well as being widely used as a general remedy against illness, and to this day is used as a tonic for good health, consumed as an extract.
Indian National Flower
The Lotus or the Water Lily is the Indian National flower and is an aquatic plant with broad floating green leaves and bright fragrant flowers that grow only in shallow waters. This lotus flower is divided into two parts the red lotus flower and the white lotus flower. These beautiful flowers float and have many petals overlapping in a symmetrical pattern.
In India the Lotus flower has many religious and useful significances. It is related with the goddess of wealth Laxmiji, as she sits on fully blossomed lotus flower, indicating purity, beauty and everything that is good. The lotus flower also symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth and knowledge.
