White lotus flower. Considered to be the national flower of India
White lotus Although the waterlily looks like a lotus flower, it can be said that it is not very close to the water lily family (Nympheaceae) and the lotus family (Nelumbonaceae). They can be easily distinguished by looking at their leaves. Considered to be the national flower of India, constitutionally it is not. Scientific name: Nelumbo nucifera. Lotus tuber is a terrestrial perennial aquatic plant. It propagates through tubers. The leaves float above the water, but the tubers or roots remain in the soil under the water. As the water level increases, the trees grow. The leaves are quite large, thick, rounded, and green in color. The petiole is quite long, and the inner part is very hollow. There are many tiny holes in the inner part of the flower data. Lotus flowers are large in size and composed of numerous soft tender petals. Flowers are erect, and pollen is located in the middle. Fresh blooming flowers have a sweet fragrance. Flowers bloom at night and f...