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Lotus

Holy Lotus in an Pond at a Boedist Temple complex.

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The Sacred Lotus

"Nelumbo nucifera" is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae.

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Similar species: Proteales
Species identified by Ellen de Koster
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By Ellen de Koster

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Uploaded Dec 2, 2012. Captured Aug 5, 2012 04:29 in Japan, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, ６２.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
  • f/5.0
  • 1/251s
  • ISO160
  • 29.4mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.