Sacred lotus close up macro capture

This perennial plant is an emergent aquatic that produces individual leaves and flowers directly from the root system. The blades of the leaves... more

by Geraldine Scull

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Sacred lotus close up macro capture

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Geraldine Scull

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This perennial plant is an emergent aquatic that produces individual leaves and flowers directly from the root system. The blades of the leaves either float on the surface of the water, or they are held up to 5' above the water surface by their petioles (often the latter). These circular peltate blades are 1½-3' across, medium green or blue-green, and hairless. Their margins are smooth, often undulating up and down. Each leaf blade above the water surface is depressed toward the middle where it is joined by the petiole. Many veins radiate from its center in all directions; these veins become forked as they approach the outer margin of the blade. The stout petioles are light green, terete, hairless, and either smooth or somewhat prickly. The interior of each petiole contains hollow chambers that keep the petiole erect and convey oxygen to the root system. WIKIPEDIA


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July 21st, 2018