- The Lotus -

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Lotus flowers make the hot summer refreshing

The Lotus has been blooming in marshes and ponds long before the emergence of humankind, and is mentioned in ancient texts such as the Old Testament, Shi-King (Chinese Book of Songs), and Kojiki (Old Legends of Japan).
Its Japanese name "hasu" derives from the Japanese word for "beehive" (hachisu), since its receptacle looks just like one.
On early mid-summer mornings, large flowers of pink, red, white or yellow, raised high out of the water by thick rootstock, burst into bloom.
The flower, which has more than 20 petals, is about 10 to 25 centimeters in diameter and possesses a clean, refreshing scent.
Next time you go to a lotus exhibition, remember to enjoy the pleasant smell of this beautiful flower.

The Lotus Gallery

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