An aquatic plant belonging to the Nelumbonaceae family of flowering plants. The lotus has prominent blooms (of pink or white hues) rising 8-12 inches above the water, each with a flattened central seed pod structure and fully circular leaves with centrally-attached stems. These features help distinguish it from the [[water lily flower]] (Nymphaea), with which it is often confused.

[i]Nelumbo nucifera[/i] (also known as the Sacred or Indian Lotus) will probably be the plant of interest to Danbooru image taggers, being a divine symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism. It conveys the virtues of purity and non-attachment; it is associated with beauty, elegance, and grace.

h4. See also

* [[lotus leaf]]
* [[lotus pod]]
* [[lotus root]]
* [[lotus seeds]]
* [[lotus lantern]]
* [[lotus pedestal]]
* [[lily (flower)]]
* [[flower]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Lotus (plant)":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbo
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