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Flower / Blue lotus / Lotus – Blue Flower – yoga : PS7
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Blue flower:
Nelumbo nucifera From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Lotus flower)
Blue flower / Lotus:
Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, or simply lotus. Botanically, Nelumbo nucifera (Gaertn.) may also be referred to by its former names, Nelumbium speciosum (Wild.) or Nymphaea nelumbo. This plant is an aquatic perennial. Under favorable circumstances its seeds may remain viable for many years, with the oldest recorded lotus germination being from that of seeds 1300 years old recovered from a dry lakebed in northeastern China.[1]
A common misconception is referring to the lotus as a water-lily (Nymphaea), an entirely different plant as can be seen from the centre of the flower, which clearly lacks the structure that goes on to form the distinctive circular seed pod in the Nelumbo nucifera.[citation needed] It should also be noted that water-lilies come in colors of white to yellow where as the lotus only in hues of pink.[citation needed]
Native to Greater India and commonly cultivated in water gardens, the lotus is the national flower of India

Flower / Blue lotus / blue / Lotus – Blue Flower – Yoga – IMG_0597 – زهرة اللوتس, ハスの花, 莲花, گل لوتوس, Fleur de Lotus, Lotosblume, कुंद, 연꽃

One of the gardens at Tiger Hill, Suzhuo City, China. The hill is so named because it is said to look like a crouching tiger. This is a popular tourist destination and is known for its natural beauty as well as historical sites. (These photos were taken in late March.)

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Calopteryx Splendens – ( male )

oh, how I long for a garden these days. Now when it is in-between being cold and warm, I would love to sit outside with a blanket and a book. Luckily both my parents and parents-in-law lives nearby so we can borrow theres and go shooting the flowers too

from http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliegrath/

Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All participants expressed smiles upon receiving them, demonstrating delight & gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups…

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English garden for all seasons. Winner Daily Mail National Garden Competition 2007. Winner Walsall in Bloom 2006. http://www.fourseasonsgarden.co.uk

English garden for all seasons. Winner Daily Mail National Garden Competition 2007. Winner Walsall in Bloom 2006. http://www.fourseasonsgarden.co.uk
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Picture Taken Around Lamont, Alberta, Canada.
Canola plants (Flax Seed / Rape Seed), in bloom before going into seed and harvested for vegtable oil.

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