Lotus Flower (Nelumbo nuifera) Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus, is a plant in the Nelumbonaceae family.
The lotus flower appeared in legends originating from ancient
Egypt. It played an important part in ancient Egyptian religion. The
pure white lotus flower, the only plant to fruit and flower
simultaneously, emerges from the depths of the muddy swamp.
