Water Gardening: Blue Egyptian Lotus, 1 by Eclipse
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Subject: Blue Egyptian Lotus
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Eclipse wrote: This is the waterlily from africa that was revered by the Pharoahs of Old Egypt.Is is under study for its supposed curative as well as cultural qualities.I love this flower..this pic shows its shape as found on numerous papyri and tomb walls.Awesome fragrance and only opens for a short time each day.Closes near 2 pm .This plant is a true tropical waterlily and not a Lotus as in Nelumbo types. |